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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,803.20, 807,859.20 and 223,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,803.20, 807,859.20 and 223,385.60 is: 334,935.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,803.20 : 807,859.20 = 223,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,803.20/807,859.20 = 223,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,803.20x = 807,859.20 × 223,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,803.20x = 180,464,112,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,464,112,107.52/538,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,935.12

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