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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,961.40, 808,442.10 and 223,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,961.40, 808,442.10 and 223,313.40 is: 334,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,961.40 : 808,442.10 = 223,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,961.40/808,442.10 = 223,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,961.40x = 808,442.10 × 223,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,961.40x = 180,535,954,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,535,954,054.14/538,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,970.10

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