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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,030.26, 811,017.98 and 225,577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,030.26, 811,017.98 and 225,577.38 is: 338,146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,030.26 : 811,017.98 = 225,577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,030.26/811,017.98 = 225,577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,030.26x = 811,017.98 × 225,577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,030.26x = 182,947,311,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,947,311,061.29/541,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,146.17

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