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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,907.40, 808,361.10 and 223,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,907.40, 808,361.10 and 223,259.40 is: 334,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,907.40 : 808,361.10 = 223,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,907.40/808,361.10 = 223,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,907.40x = 808,361.10 × 223,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,907.40x = 180,474,214,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,474,214,169.34/538,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,889.10

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