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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,970.70, 808,650.45 and 223,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,970.70, 808,650.45 and 223,524.30 is: 335,367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,970.70 : 808,650.45 = 223,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,970.70/808,650.45 = 223,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,970.70x = 808,650.45 × 223,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,970.70x = 180,753,025,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,753,025,780.94/538,970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,367.07

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