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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,853.10, 808,214.85 and 223,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,853.10, 808,214.85 and 223,277.10 is: 334,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,853.10 : 808,214.85 = 223,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,853.10/808,214.85 = 223,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,853.10x = 808,214.85 × 223,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,853.10x = 180,455,867,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,455,867,884.94/538,853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,888.80

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