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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,977.80, 808,466.70 and 183,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,977.80, 808,466.70 and 183,873.80 is: 275,810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,977.80 : 808,466.70 = 183,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,977.80/808,466.70 = 183,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,977.80x = 808,466.70 × 183,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,977.80x = 148,655,844,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,655,844,302.46/538,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,810.70

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