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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,337.37, 807,630.99 and 183,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,337.37, 807,630.99 and 183,354.45 is: 275,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,337.37 : 807,630.99 = 183,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,337.37/807,630.99 = 183,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,337.37x = 807,630.99 × 183,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,337.37x = 148,082,735,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,082,735,974.41/538,337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,074.23

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