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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,175.44, 809,054.52 and 223,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,175.44, 809,054.52 and 223,850 is: 335,895.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,175.44 : 809,054.52 = 223,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,175.44/809,054.52 = 223,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,175.44x = 809,054.52 × 223,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,175.44x = 181,106,854,302
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,106,854,302/539,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,895.96

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