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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,364.45, 805,249.85 and 359,662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,364.45, 805,249.85 and 359,662.14 is: 539,964.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,364.45 : 805,249.85 = 359,662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,364.45/805,249.85 = 359,662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,364.45x = 805,249.85 × 359,662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,364.45x = 289,617,882,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,617,882,487.37/536,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,964.72

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