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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,057.16, 806,692.08 and 182,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,057.16, 806,692.08 and 182,975.84 is: 274,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,057.16 : 806,692.08 = 182,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,057.16/806,692.08 = 182,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,057.16x = 806,692.08 × 182,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,057.16x = 147,605,160,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,605,160,959.35/538,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,329.89

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