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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,282.30, 807,548.52 and 183,299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,282.30, 807,548.52 and 183,299.39 is: 274,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,282.30 : 807,548.52 = 183,299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,282.30/807,548.52 = 183,299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,282.30x = 807,548.52 × 183,299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,282.30x = 148,023,151,111.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,023,151,111.40/538,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,991.67

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