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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,302.70, 811,608.45 and 225,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,302.70, 811,608.45 and 225,885.10 is: 338,683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,302.70 : 811,608.45 = 225,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,302.70/811,608.45 = 225,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,302.70x = 811,608.45 × 225,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,302.70x = 183,330,255,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,330,255,889.10/541,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,683.43

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