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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,791.26, 809,249.40 and 224,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,791.26, 809,249.40 and 224,484.18 is: 336,544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,791.26 : 809,249.40 = 224,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,791.26/809,249.40 = 224,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,791.26x = 809,249.40 × 224,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,791.26x = 181,663,687,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,663,687,974.49/539,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,544.33

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