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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,308.42, 811,325.88 and 221,262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,308.42, 811,325.88 and 221,262.84 is: 331,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,308.42 : 811,325.88 = 221,262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,308.42/811,325.88 = 221,262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,308.42x = 811,325.88 × 221,262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,308.42x = 179,516,268,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,516,268,374.30/541,308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,633.98

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