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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,979.80, 808,469.70 and 183,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,979.80, 808,469.70 and 183,940.60 is: 275,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,979.80 : 808,469.70 = 183,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,979.80/808,469.70 = 183,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,979.80x = 808,469.70 × 183,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,979.80x = 148,710,401,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,710,401,699.82/538,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,910.90

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