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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,282.24, 807,548.43 and 183,299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,282.24, 807,548.43 and 183,299.33 is: 274,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,282.24 : 807,548.43 = 183,299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,282.24/807,548.43 = 183,299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,282.24x = 807,548.43 × 183,299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,282.24x = 148,023,087,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,023,087,493.05/538,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,991.59

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