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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,993.20, 814,489.80 and 227,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,993.20, 814,489.80 and 227,417.20 is: 341,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,993.20 : 814,489.80 = 227,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,993.20/814,489.80 = 227,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,993.20x = 814,489.80 × 227,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,993.20x = 185,228,989,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,228,989,744.56/542,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,125.80

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