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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,856.10, 808,219.35 and 223,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,856.10, 808,219.35 and 223,280.10 is: 334,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,856.10 : 808,219.35 = 223,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,856.10/808,219.35 = 223,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,856.10x = 808,219.35 × 223,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,856.10x = 180,459,297,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,459,297,289.94/538,856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,893.30

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