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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,744.70, 808,226.40 and 183,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,744.70, 808,226.40 and 183,794.60 is: 275,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,744.70 : 808,226.40 = 183,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,744.70/808,226.40 = 183,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,744.70x = 808,226.40 × 183,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,744.70x = 148,547,647,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,547,647,897.44/538,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,729.21

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