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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,657.80, 807,986.70 and 183,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,657.80, 807,986.70 and 183,640.20 is: 275,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,657.80 : 807,986.70 = 183,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,657.80/807,986.70 = 183,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,657.80x = 807,986.70 × 183,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,657.80x = 148,378,839,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,378,839,185.34/538,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,460.30

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