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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,105.70, 808,658.55 and 223,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,105.70, 808,658.55 and 223,529.70 is: 335,294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,105.70 : 808,658.55 = 223,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,105.70/808,658.55 = 223,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,105.70x = 808,658.55 × 223,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,105.70x = 180,759,203,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,759,203,083.94/539,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,294.55

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