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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,977.20, 814,465.80 and 227,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,977.20, 814,465.80 and 227,401.20 is: 341,101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,977.20 : 814,465.80 = 227,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,977.20/814,465.80 = 227,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,977.20x = 814,465.80 × 227,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,977.20x = 185,210,500,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,210,500,278.96/542,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,101.80

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