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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,355.30, 809,324.55 and 223,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,355.30, 809,324.55 and 223,844.10 is: 335,887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,355.30 : 809,324.55 = 223,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,355.30/809,324.55 = 223,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,355.30x = 809,324.55 × 223,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,355.30x = 181,162,525,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,162,525,502.66/539,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,887.17

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