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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,310.80, 807,466.20 and 183,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,310.80, 807,466.20 and 183,206.80 is: 274,810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,310.80 : 807,466.20 = 183,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,310.80/807,466.20 = 183,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,310.80x = 807,466.20 × 183,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,310.80x = 147,933,298,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,933,298,610.16/538,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,810.20

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