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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,044.16, 806,672.58 and 182,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,044.16, 806,672.58 and 182,962.84 is: 274,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,044.16 : 806,672.58 = 182,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,044.16/806,672.58 = 182,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,044.16x = 806,672.58 × 182,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,044.16x = 147,591,106,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,591,106,186.93/538,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,310.40

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