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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,035.04, 811,626.28 and 225,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,035.04, 811,626.28 and 225,418 is: 338,157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,035.04 : 811,626.28 = 225,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,035.04/811,626.28 = 225,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,035.04x = 811,626.28 × 225,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,035.04x = 182,955,172,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,955,172,785.04/541,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,157.71

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