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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,966.56, 811,523.67 and 225,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,966.56, 811,523.67 and 225,349.66 is: 338,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,966.56 : 811,523.67 = 225,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,966.56/811,523.67 = 225,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,966.56x = 811,523.67 × 225,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,966.56x = 182,876,579,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,876,579,228.18/540,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,055.24

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