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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,019.93, 811,812.78 and 221,409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,019.93, 811,812.78 and 221,409.05 is: 332,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,019.93 : 811,812.78 = 221,409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,019.93/811,812.78 = 221,409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,019.93x = 811,812.78 × 221,409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,019.93x = 179,742,692,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,742,692,338.60/541,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,229.34

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