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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,056.97, 801,639.03 and 357,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,056.97, 801,639.03 and 357,795.70 is: 537,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,056.97 : 801,639.03 = 357,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,056.97/801,639.03 = 357,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,056.97x = 801,639.03 × 357,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,056.97x = 286,822,997,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,822,997,886.17/534,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,064.42

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