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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,565.80, 807,848.70 and 183,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,565.80, 807,848.70 and 183,548.20 is: 275,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,565.80 : 807,848.70 = 183,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,565.80/807,848.70 = 183,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,565.80x = 807,848.70 × 183,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,565.80x = 148,279,174,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,279,174,757.34/538,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,322.30

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