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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,473.20, 809,209.80 and 223,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,473.20, 809,209.80 and 223,897.20 is: 335,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,473.20 : 809,209.80 = 223,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,473.20/809,209.80 = 223,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,473.20x = 809,209.80 × 223,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,473.20x = 181,179,808,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,179,808,432.56/539,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,845.80

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