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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,794.40, 808,114.80 and 183,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,794.40, 808,114.80 and 183,824.80 is: 275,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,794.40 : 808,114.80 = 183,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,794.40/808,114.80 = 183,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,794.40x = 808,114.80 × 183,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,794.40x = 148,551,541,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,551,541,487.04/538,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,711.00

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