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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,987.20, 808,675.20 and 223,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,987.20, 808,675.20 and 223,540.80 is: 335,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,987.20 : 808,675.20 = 223,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,987.20/808,675.20 = 223,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,987.20x = 808,675.20 × 223,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,987.20x = 180,771,901,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,771,901,148.16/538,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,391.83

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