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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,994.08, 801,545.02 and 357,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,994.08, 801,545.02 and 357,732.81 is: 536,970.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,994.08 : 801,545.02 = 357,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,994.08/801,545.02 = 357,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,994.08x = 801,545.02 × 357,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,994.08x = 286,738,951,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,738,951,451.77/533,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,970.29

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