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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,763.80, 808,145.70 and 183,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,763.80, 808,145.70 and 183,746.20 is: 275,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,763.80 : 808,145.70 = 183,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,763.80/808,145.70 = 183,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,763.80x = 808,145.70 × 183,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,763.80x = 148,493,701,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,493,701,421.34/538,763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,619.30

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