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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,955.80, 808,433.70 and 183,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,955.80, 808,433.70 and 183,916.60 is: 275,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,955.80 : 808,433.70 = 183,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,955.80/808,433.70 = 183,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,955.80x = 808,433.70 × 183,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,955.80x = 148,684,377,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,684,377,429.42/538,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,874.90

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