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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,806.30, 812,417.85 and 225,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,806.30, 812,417.85 and 225,906.30 is: 338,737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,806.30 : 812,417.85 = 225,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,806.30/812,417.85 = 225,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,806.30x = 812,417.85 × 225,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,806.30x = 183,530,310,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,530,310,547.46/541,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,737.87

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