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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,806.51, 806,702.46 and 183,067.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,806.51, 806,702.46 and 183,067.82 is: 274,599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,806.51 : 806,702.46 = 183,067.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,806.51/806,702.46 = 183,067.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,806.51x = 806,702.46 × 183,067.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,806.51x = 147,681,256,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,681,256,707.33/537,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,599.24

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