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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,314.80, 807,472.20 and 183,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,314.80, 807,472.20 and 183,210.80 is: 274,816.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,314.80 : 807,472.20 = 183,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,314.80/807,472.20 = 183,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,314.80x = 807,472.20 × 183,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,314.80x = 147,937,627,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,937,627,739.76/538,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,816.20

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