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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,281.30, 807,547.02 and 183,298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,281.30, 807,547.02 and 183,298.39 is: 274,990.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,281.30 : 807,547.02 = 183,298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,281.30/807,547.02 = 183,298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,281.30x = 807,547.02 × 183,298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,281.30x = 148,022,070,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,022,070,451.51/538,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,990.18

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