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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,999.60, 808,434.60 and 223,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,999.60, 808,434.60 and 223,423.60 is: 335,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,999.60 : 808,434.60 = 223,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,999.60/808,434.60 = 223,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,999.60x = 808,434.60 × 223,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,999.60x = 180,623,368,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,623,368,696.56/538,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,108.54

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