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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,879.80, 808,611.30 and 223,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,879.80, 808,611.30 and 223,368.60 is: 335,173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,879.80 : 808,611.30 = 223,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,879.80/808,611.30 = 223,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,879.80x = 808,611.30 × 223,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,879.80x = 180,618,374,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,618,374,025.18/538,879.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,173.77

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