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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,885.80, 808,328.70 and 183,781.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,885.80, 808,328.70 and 183,781.80 is: 275,672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,885.80 : 808,328.70 = 183,781.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,885.80/808,328.70 = 183,781.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,885.80x = 808,328.70 × 183,781.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,885.80x = 148,556,103,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,556,103,477.66/538,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,672.70

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