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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,409.20, 809,437.80 and 223,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,409.20, 809,437.80 and 223,833.20 is: 335,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,409.20 : 809,437.80 = 223,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,409.20/809,437.80 = 223,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,409.20x = 809,437.80 × 223,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,409.20x = 181,179,052,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,179,052,974.96/539,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,884.25

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