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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,359.20, 809,362.80 and 223,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,359.20, 809,362.80 and 223,783.20 is: 335,809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,359.20 : 809,362.80 = 223,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,359.20/809,362.80 = 223,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,359.20x = 809,362.80 × 223,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,359.20x = 181,121,797,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,121,797,344.96/539,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,809.23

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