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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,897.92, 812,716.16 and 226,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,897.92, 812,716.16 and 226,183.68 is: 339,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,897.92 : 812,716.16 = 226,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,897.92/812,716.16 = 226,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,897.92x = 812,716.16 × 226,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,897.92x = 183,823,131,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,823,131,864.27/541,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,220.96

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