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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,859.80, 811,289.70 and 225,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,859.80, 811,289.70 and 225,211.80 is: 337,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,859.80 : 811,289.70 = 225,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,859.80/811,289.70 = 225,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,859.80x = 811,289.70 × 225,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,859.80x = 182,712,013,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,712,013,658.46/540,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,817.70

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