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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,463.70, 809,519.55 and 223,887.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,463.70, 809,519.55 and 223,887.70 is: 335,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,463.70 : 809,519.55 = 223,887.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,463.70/809,519.55 = 223,887.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,463.70x = 809,519.55 × 223,887.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,463.70x = 181,241,470,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,241,470,154.54/539,463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,966.02

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