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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,427.20, 809,464.80 and 223,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,427.20, 809,464.80 and 223,851.20 is: 335,911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,427.20 : 809,464.80 = 223,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,427.20/809,464.80 = 223,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,427.20x = 809,464.80 × 223,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,427.20x = 181,199,666,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,199,666,837.76/539,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,911.25

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