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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,985.43, 810,950.84 and 225,532.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,985.43, 810,950.84 and 225,532.55 is: 338,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,985.43 : 810,950.84 = 225,532.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,985.43/810,950.84 = 225,532.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,985.43x = 810,950.84 × 225,532.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,985.43x = 182,895,812,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,895,812,615.30/540,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,079.00

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