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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,825.76, 812,741.34 and 222,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,825.76, 812,741.34 and 222,152.24 is: 333,229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,825.76 : 812,741.34 = 222,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,825.76/812,741.34 = 222,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,825.76x = 812,741.34 × 222,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,825.76x = 180,552,312,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,552,312,086.53/541,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,229.47

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