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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,552.40, 807,828.60 and 183,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,552.40, 807,828.60 and 183,966.80 is: 275,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,552.40 : 807,828.60 = 183,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,552.40/807,828.60 = 183,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,552.40x = 807,828.60 × 183,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,552.40x = 148,613,642,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,613,642,490.48/538,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,950.20

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