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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,289.60, 808,869.60 and 223,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,289.60, 808,869.60 and 223,713.60 is: 335,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,289.60 : 808,869.60 = 223,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,289.60/808,869.60 = 223,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,289.60x = 808,869.60 × 223,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,289.60x = 180,955,130,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,955,130,146.56/539,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,543.52

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