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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,283.54, 807,550.40 and 183,300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,283.54, 807,550.40 and 183,300.64 is: 274,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,283.54 : 807,550.40 = 183,300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,283.54/807,550.40 = 183,300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,283.54x = 807,550.40 × 183,300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,283.54x = 148,024,503,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024,503,591.63/538,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,993.55

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