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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,862.60, 808,229.10 and 223,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,862.60, 808,229.10 and 223,286.60 is: 334,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,862.60 : 808,229.10 = 223,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,862.60/808,229.10 = 223,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,862.60x = 808,229.10 × 223,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,862.60x = 180,466,727,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,466,727,760.06/538,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,903.05

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