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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,777.23, 811,253.33 and 225,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,777.23, 811,253.33 and 225,266.03 is: 337,935.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,777.23 : 811,253.33 = 225,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,777.23/811,253.33 = 225,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,777.23x = 811,253.33 × 225,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,777.23x = 182,747,815,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,747,815,847.05/540,777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,935.49

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