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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,862.43, 808,376.67 and 183,793.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,862.43, 808,376.67 and 183,793.49 is: 275,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,862.43 : 808,376.67 = 183,793.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,862.43/808,376.67 = 183,793.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,862.43x = 808,376.67 × 183,793.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,862.43x = 148,574,365,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,574,365,372.00/538,862.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,718.55

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