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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,012.16, 811,592.01 and 225,395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,012.16, 811,592.01 and 225,395.25 is: 338,123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,012.16 : 811,592.01 = 225,395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,012.16/811,592.01 = 225,395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,012.16x = 811,592.01 × 225,395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,012.16x = 182,928,983,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,928,983,991.95/541,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,123.61

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