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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,843.40, 808,265.10 and 183,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,843.40, 808,265.10 and 183,771.80 is: 275,657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,843.40 : 808,265.10 = 183,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,843.40/808,265.10 = 183,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,843.40x = 808,265.10 × 183,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,843.40x = 148,536,332,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,536,332,304.18/538,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,657.70

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