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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,263.24, 811,994.58 and 225,747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,263.24, 811,994.58 and 225,747.18 is: 338,662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,263.24 : 811,994.58 = 225,747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,263.24/811,994.58 = 225,747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,263.24x = 811,994.58 × 225,747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,263.24x = 183,305,486,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,305,486,610.28/541,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,662.36

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