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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,934.04, 808,362.72 and 184,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,934.04, 808,362.72 and 184,197.24 is: 276,282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,934.04 : 808,362.72 = 184,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,934.04/808,362.72 = 184,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,934.04x = 808,362.72 × 184,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,934.04x = 148,898,181,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,898,181,942.89/538,934.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,282.76

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