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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,058.82, 812,941.35 and 226,449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,058.82, 812,941.35 and 226,449.70 is: 339,613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,058.82 : 812,941.35 = 226,449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,058.82/812,941.35 = 226,449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,058.82x = 812,941.35 × 226,449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,058.82x = 184,090,324,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,090,324,825.10/542,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,613.19

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