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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,205.70, 808,808.55 and 223,629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,205.70, 808,808.55 and 223,629.70 is: 335,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,205.70 : 808,808.55 = 223,629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,205.70/808,808.55 = 223,629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,205.70x = 808,808.55 × 223,629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,205.70x = 180,873,613,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,873,613,393.94/539,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,444.55

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