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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,658.08, 808,020.24 and 223,139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,658.08, 808,020.24 and 223,139.68 is: 334,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,658.08 : 808,020.24 = 223,139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,658.08/808,020.24 = 223,139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,658.08x = 808,020.24 × 223,139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,658.08x = 180,301,377,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,301,377,787.12/538,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,723.24

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