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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,793.83, 814,192.83 and 227,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,793.83, 814,192.83 and 227,029.23 is: 340,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,793.83 : 814,192.83 = 227,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,793.83/814,192.83 = 227,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,793.83x = 814,192.83 × 227,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,793.83x = 184,845,571,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,845,571,266.42/542,793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,544.72

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