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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,973.80, 808,460.70 and 183,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,973.80, 808,460.70 and 183,934.60 is: 275,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,973.80 : 808,460.70 = 183,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,973.80/808,460.70 = 183,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,973.80x = 808,460.70 × 183,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,973.80x = 148,703,895,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,703,895,470.22/538,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,901.90

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