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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,974.20, 808,655.70 and 223,527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,974.20, 808,655.70 and 223,527.80 is: 335,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,974.20 : 808,655.70 = 223,527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,974.20/808,655.70 = 223,527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,974.20x = 808,655.70 × 223,527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,974.20x = 180,757,029,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,757,029,578.46/538,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,372.32

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