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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,234.70, 807,461.40 and 183,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,234.70, 807,461.40 and 183,284.60 is: 274,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,234.70 : 807,461.40 = 183,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,234.70/807,461.40 = 183,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,234.70x = 807,461.40 × 183,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,234.70x = 147,995,239,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,995,239,714.44/538,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,964.14

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