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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,748.70, 807,777.45 and 223,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,748.70, 807,777.45 and 223,331.10 is: 334,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,748.70 : 807,777.45 = 223,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,748.70/807,777.45 = 223,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,748.70x = 807,777.45 × 223,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,748.70x = 180,401,826,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,401,826,463.70/538,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,853.39

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