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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,776.73, 811,252.58 and 225,265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,776.73, 811,252.58 and 225,265.53 is: 337,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,776.73 : 811,252.58 = 225,265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,776.73/811,252.58 = 225,265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,776.73x = 811,252.58 × 225,265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,776.73x = 182,747,241,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,747,241,271.24/540,776.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,934.74

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