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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,215.70, 814,823.55 and 227,639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,215.70, 814,823.55 and 227,639.70 is: 341,459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,215.70 : 814,823.55 = 227,639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,215.70/814,823.55 = 227,639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,215.70x = 814,823.55 × 227,639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,215.70x = 185,486,188,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,486,188,474.94/543,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,459.55

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