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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,927.52, 808,465.08 and 183,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,927.52, 808,465.08 and 183,846.20 is: 275,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,927.52 : 808,465.08 = 183,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,927.52/808,465.08 = 183,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,927.52x = 808,465.08 × 183,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,927.52x = 148,633,228,748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,633,228,748.37/538,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,794.47

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