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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,028.84, 812,912.58 and 226,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,028.84, 812,912.58 and 226,314.60 is: 339,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,028.84 : 812,912.58 = 226,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,028.84/812,912.58 = 226,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,028.84x = 812,912.58 × 226,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,028.84x = 183,973,985,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,973,985,377.67/542,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,417.34

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