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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,173.44, 809,051.52 and 223,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,173.44, 809,051.52 and 223,848 is: 335,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,173.44 : 809,051.52 = 223,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,173.44/809,051.52 = 223,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,173.44x = 809,051.52 × 223,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,173.44x = 181,104,564,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,104,564,648.96/539,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,892.96

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