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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,654.08, 808,014.24 and 223,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,654.08, 808,014.24 and 223,135.68 is: 334,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,654.08 : 808,014.24 = 223,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,654.08/808,014.24 = 223,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,654.08x = 808,014.24 × 223,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,654.08x = 180,296,806,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,296,806,892.08/538,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,717.24

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