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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,230.70, 807,455.40 and 183,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,230.70, 807,455.40 and 183,280.60 is: 274,958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,230.70 : 807,455.40 = 183,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,230.70/807,455.40 = 183,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,230.70x = 807,455.40 × 183,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,230.70x = 147,990,910,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,990,910,185.24/538,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,958.14

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