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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,957.70, 818,936.55 and 357,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,957.70, 818,936.55 and 357,000.90 is: 535,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,957.70 : 818,936.55 = 357,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,957.70/818,936.55 = 357,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,957.70x = 818,936.55 × 357,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,957.70x = 292,361,085,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,361,085,392.90/545,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,501.35

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