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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,976.20, 808,658.70 and 223,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,976.20, 808,658.70 and 223,529.80 is: 335,375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,976.20 : 808,658.70 = 223,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,976.20/808,658.70 = 223,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,976.20x = 808,658.70 × 223,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,976.20x = 180,759,317,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,759,317,479.26/538,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,375.32

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