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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,835.40, 808,253.10 and 183,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,835.40, 808,253.10 and 183,763.80 is: 275,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,835.40 : 808,253.10 = 183,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,835.40/808,253.10 = 183,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,835.40x = 808,253.10 × 183,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,835.40x = 148,527,661,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,527,661,017.78/538,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,645.70

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