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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,856.88, 808,278.84 and 184,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,856.88, 808,278.84 and 184,119 is: 276,176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,856.88 : 808,278.84 = 184,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,856.88/808,278.84 = 184,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,856.88x = 808,278.84 × 184,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,856.88x = 148,819,491,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,819,491,741.96/538,856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,176.29

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