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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,205.20, 808,807.80 and 223,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,205.20, 808,807.80 and 223,629.20 is: 335,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,205.20 : 808,807.80 = 223,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,205.20/808,807.80 = 223,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,205.20x = 808,807.80 × 223,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,205.20x = 180,873,041,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,873,041,267.76/539,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,443.80

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