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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,924.30, 808,386.45 and 183,820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,924.30, 808,386.45 and 183,820.30 is: 275,730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,924.30 : 808,386.45 = 183,820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,924.30/808,386.45 = 183,820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,924.30x = 808,386.45 × 183,820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,924.30x = 148,597,839,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,597,839,754.94/538,924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,730.45

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