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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,976.40, 808,464.60 and 223,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,976.40, 808,464.60 and 223,328.40 is: 334,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,976.40 : 808,464.60 = 223,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,976.40/808,464.60 = 223,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,976.40x = 808,464.60 × 223,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,976.40x = 180,553,105,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,553,105,574.64/538,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,992.60

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