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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,977.80, 806,733.34 and 182,896.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,977.80, 806,733.34 and 182,896.52 is: 274,265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,977.80 : 806,733.34 = 182,896.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,977.80/806,733.34 = 182,896.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,977.80x = 806,733.34 × 182,896.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,977.80x = 147,548,720,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,548,720,453.98/537,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,265.44

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