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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,798.89, 814,200.42 and 227,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,798.89, 814,200.42 and 227,034.29 is: 340,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,798.89 : 814,200.42 = 227,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,798.89/814,200.42 = 227,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,798.89x = 814,200.42 × 227,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,798.89x = 184,851,417,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,851,417,159.28/542,798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,552.31

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