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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,405.60, 812,108.40 and 225,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,405.60, 812,108.40 and 225,872.80 is: 338,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,405.60 : 812,108.40 = 225,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,405.60/812,108.40 = 225,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,405.60x = 812,108.40 × 225,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,405.60x = 183,433,198,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,433,198,211.52/541,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,809.20

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