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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,332.36, 807,623.52 and 183,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,332.36, 807,623.52 and 183,349.44 is: 275,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,332.36 : 807,623.52 = 183,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,332.36/807,623.52 = 183,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,332.36x = 807,623.52 × 183,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,332.36x = 148,077,320,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,077,320,122.83/538,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,066.73

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