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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,986.70, 814,674.45 and 227,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,986.70, 814,674.45 and 227,540.30 is: 341,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,986.70 : 814,674.45 = 227,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,986.70/814,674.45 = 227,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,986.70x = 814,674.45 × 227,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,986.70x = 185,371,268,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,371,268,755.34/542,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,391.91

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