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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,008.48, 806,859.63 and 183,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,008.48, 806,859.63 and 183,014.64 is: 274,469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,008.48 : 806,859.63 = 183,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,008.48/806,859.63 = 183,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,008.48x = 806,859.63 × 183,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,008.48x = 147,667,124,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,667,124,714.98/538,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,469.88

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