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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,966.90, 808,547.55 and 223,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,966.90, 808,547.55 and 223,455.70 is: 335,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,966.90 : 808,547.55 = 223,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,966.90/808,547.55 = 223,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,966.90x = 808,547.55 × 223,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,966.90x = 180,674,558,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,674,558,768.54/538,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,223.85

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