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