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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,673.80, 808,010.70 and 183,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,673.80, 808,010.70 and 183,656.20 is: 275,484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,673.80 : 808,010.70 = 183,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,673.80/808,010.70 = 183,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,673.80x = 808,010.70 × 183,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,673.80x = 148,396,174,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,396,174,721.34/538,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,484.30

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