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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,919.80, 808,671.30 and 223,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,919.80, 808,671.30 and 223,408.60 is: 335,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,919.80 : 808,671.30 = 223,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,919.80/808,671.30 = 223,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,919.80x = 808,671.30 × 223,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,919.80x = 180,664,122,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,664,122,993.18/538,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,233.78

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