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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,555.80, 807,833.70 and 183,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,555.80, 807,833.70 and 183,538.20 is: 275,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,555.80 : 807,833.70 = 183,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,555.80/807,833.70 = 183,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,555.80x = 807,833.70 × 183,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,555.80x = 148,268,343,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,268,343,197.34/538,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,307.30

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