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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,483.78, 545,795.61 and 225,743.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,483.78, 545,795.61 and 225,743.42 is: 311,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,483.78 : 545,795.61 = 225,743.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,483.78/545,795.61 = 225,743.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,483.78x = 545,795.61 × 225,743.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,483.78x = 123,209,767,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,209,767,622.39/395,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,541.90

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