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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,777.73, 811,254.08 and 225,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,777.73, 811,254.08 and 225,266.53 is: 337,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,777.73 : 811,254.08 = 225,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,777.73/811,254.08 = 225,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,777.73x = 811,254.08 × 225,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,777.73x = 182,748,390,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,748,390,423.61/540,777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,936.24

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