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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,778.70, 808,277.40 and 183,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,778.70, 808,277.40 and 183,828.60 is: 275,780.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,778.70 : 808,277.40 = 183,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,778.70/808,277.40 = 183,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,778.70x = 808,277.40 × 183,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,778.70x = 148,584,502,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,584,502,853.64/538,778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,780.21

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