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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,866.93, 808,383.42 and 183,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,866.93, 808,383.42 and 183,798 is: 275,725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,866.93 : 808,383.42 = 183,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,866.93/808,383.42 = 183,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,866.93x = 808,383.42 × 183,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,866.93x = 148,579,255,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,579,255,829.16/538,866.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,725.32

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