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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,989.90, 812,339.01 and 222,128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,989.90, 812,339.01 and 222,128.87 is: 332,928.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,989.90 : 812,339.01 = 222,128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,989.90/812,339.01 = 222,128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,989.90x = 812,339.01 × 222,128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,989.90x = 180,443,942,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,443,942,286.52/541,989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,928.61

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