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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,021.34, 812,901.32 and 226,307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,021.34, 812,901.32 and 226,307.10 is: 339,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,021.34 : 812,901.32 = 226,307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,021.34/812,901.32 = 226,307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,021.34x = 812,901.32 × 226,307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,021.34x = 183,965,340,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,965,340,315.37/542,021.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,406.08

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