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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,393.12, 814,029.39 and 355,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,393.12, 814,029.39 and 355,836 is: 533,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,393.12 : 814,029.39 = 355,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,393.12/814,029.39 = 355,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,393.12x = 814,029.39 × 355,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,393.12x = 289,660,962,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,660,962,020.04/543,393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,059.68

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