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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,385.70, 809,402.55 and 223,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,385.70, 809,402.55 and 223,809.70 is: 335,848.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,385.70 : 809,402.55 = 223,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,385.70/809,402.55 = 223,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,385.70x = 809,402.55 × 223,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,385.70x = 181,152,141,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,152,141,894.74/539,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,848.99

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