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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,793.08, 814,191.72 and 227,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,793.08, 814,191.72 and 227,028.48 is: 340,543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,793.08 : 814,191.72 = 227,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,793.08/814,191.72 = 227,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,793.08x = 814,191.72 × 227,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,793.08x = 184,844,708,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,844,708,620.19/542,793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,543.60

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