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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,247.70, 807,480.90 and 183,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,247.70, 807,480.90 and 183,297.60 is: 274,983.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,247.70 : 807,480.90 = 183,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,247.70/807,480.90 = 183,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,247.70x = 807,480.90 × 183,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,247.70x = 148,009,311,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,009,311,015.84/538,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,983.64

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