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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,187.20, 809,104.80 and 223,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,187.20, 809,104.80 and 223,611.20 is: 335,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,187.20 : 809,104.80 = 223,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,187.20/809,104.80 = 223,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,187.20x = 809,104.80 × 223,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,187.20x = 180,924,895,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,924,895,253.76/539,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,551.17

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