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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,967.62, 811,525.26 and 225,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,967.62, 811,525.26 and 225,350.72 is: 338,056.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,967.62 : 811,525.26 = 225,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,967.62/811,525.26 = 225,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,967.62x = 811,525.26 × 225,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,967.62x = 182,877,797,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,877,797,581.56/540,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,056.83

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