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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,952.80, 808,429.20 and 183,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,952.80, 808,429.20 and 183,913.60 is: 275,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,952.80 : 808,429.20 = 183,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,952.80/808,429.20 = 183,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,952.80x = 808,429.20 × 183,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,952.80x = 148,681,124,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,681,124,517.12/538,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,870.40

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