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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,295.20, 812,137.20 and 225,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,295.20, 812,137.20 and 225,848.80 is: 338,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,295.20 : 812,137.20 = 225,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,295.20/812,137.20 = 225,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,295.20x = 812,137.20 × 225,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,295.20x = 183,420,212,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,420,212,055.36/541,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,854.31

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