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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,910.40, 808,365.60 and 223,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,910.40, 808,365.60 and 223,262.40 is: 334,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,910.40 : 808,365.60 = 223,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,910.40/808,365.60 = 223,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,910.40x = 808,365.60 × 223,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,910.40x = 180,477,643,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,477,643,933.44/538,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,893.60

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