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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,950.80, 808,717.80 and 223,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,950.80, 808,717.80 and 223,439.60 is: 335,280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,950.80 : 808,717.80 = 223,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,950.80/808,717.80 = 223,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,950.80x = 808,717.80 × 223,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,950.80x = 180,699,581,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,699,581,744.88/538,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,280.29

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