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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,274.42, 811,274.96 and 221,228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,274.42, 811,274.96 and 221,228.84 is: 331,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,274.42 : 811,274.96 = 221,228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,274.42/811,274.96 = 221,228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,274.42x = 811,274.96 × 221,228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,274.42x = 179,477,418,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,477,418,321.85/541,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,583.04

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