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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,363.70, 807,654.90 and 183,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,363.70, 807,654.90 and 183,413.60 is: 275,157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,363.70 : 807,654.90 = 183,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,363.70/807,654.90 = 183,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,363.70x = 807,654.90 × 183,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,363.70x = 148,134,892,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,134,892,766.64/538,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,157.65

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