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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,281.80, 809,214.30 and 223,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,281.80, 809,214.30 and 223,770.60 is: 335,776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,281.80 : 809,214.30 = 223,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,281.80/809,214.30 = 223,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,281.80x = 809,214.30 × 223,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,281.80x = 181,078,369,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,078,369,439.58/539,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,776.90

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