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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,995.08, 801,546.52 and 357,733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,995.08, 801,546.52 and 357,733.81 is: 536,971.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,995.08 : 801,546.52 = 357,733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,995.08/801,546.52 = 357,733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,995.08x = 801,546.52 × 357,733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,995.08x = 286,740,290,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,740,290,491.84/533,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,971.78

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