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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,951.80, 808,719.30 and 223,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,951.80, 808,719.30 and 223,440.60 is: 335,281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,951.80 : 808,719.30 = 223,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,951.80/808,719.30 = 223,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,951.80x = 808,719.30 × 223,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,951.80x = 180,700,725,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,700,725,623.58/538,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,281.79

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