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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,738.70, 808,217.40 and 183,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,738.70, 808,217.40 and 183,788.60 is: 275,720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,738.70 : 808,217.40 = 183,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,738.70/808,217.40 = 183,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,738.70x = 808,217.40 × 183,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,738.70x = 148,541,144,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,541,144,441.64/538,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,720.20

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