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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,914.40, 808,371.60 and 223,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,914.40, 808,371.60 and 223,266.40 is: 334,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,914.40 : 808,371.60 = 223,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,914.40/808,371.60 = 223,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,914.40x = 808,371.60 × 223,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,914.40x = 180,482,216,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,482,216,994.24/538,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,899.60

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