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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,924.80, 808,387.20 and 183,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,924.80, 808,387.20 and 183,820.80 is: 275,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,924.80 : 808,387.20 = 183,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,924.80/808,387.20 = 183,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,924.80x = 808,387.20 × 183,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,924.80x = 148,598,381,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,598,381,813.76/538,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,731.20

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