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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,481.27, 810,284.50 and 225,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,481.27, 810,284.50 and 225,174.19 is: 337,579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,481.27 : 810,284.50 = 225,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,481.27/810,284.50 = 225,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,481.27x = 810,284.50 × 225,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,481.27x = 182,455,155,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,455,155,957.06/540,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,579.05

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