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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,811.90, 808,217.85 and 183,740.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,811.90, 808,217.85 and 183,740.30 is: 275,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,811.90 : 808,217.85 = 183,740.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,811.90/808,217.85 = 183,740.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,811.90x = 808,217.85 × 183,740.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,811.90x = 148,502,190,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,502,190,224.36/538,811.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,610.45

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