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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,244.80, 809,158.80 and 223,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,244.80, 809,158.80 and 223,733.60 is: 335,721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,244.80 : 809,158.80 = 223,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,244.80/809,158.80 = 223,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,244.80x = 809,158.80 × 223,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,244.80x = 181,036,011,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,036,011,295.68/539,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,721.39

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