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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,835.80, 814,545.30 and 227,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,835.80, 814,545.30 and 227,324.60 is: 341,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,835.80 : 814,545.30 = 227,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,835.80/814,545.30 = 227,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,835.80x = 814,545.30 × 227,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,835.80x = 185,166,184,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,166,184,504.38/542,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,109.01

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