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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,804.30, 812,414.85 and 225,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,804.30, 812,414.85 and 225,904.30 is: 338,734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,804.30 : 812,414.85 = 225,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,804.30/812,414.85 = 225,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,804.30x = 812,414.85 × 225,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,804.30x = 183,528,007,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,528,007,998.86/541,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,734.87

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