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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,162.80, 808,452.60 and 223,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,162.80, 808,452.60 and 223,651.60 is: 335,356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,162.80 : 808,452.60 = 223,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,162.80/808,452.60 = 223,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,162.80x = 808,452.60 × 223,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,162.80x = 180,811,717,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,811,717,514.16/539,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,356.44

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