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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,982.30, 808,473.45 and 183,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,982.30, 808,473.45 and 183,878.30 is: 275,817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,982.30 : 808,473.45 = 183,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,982.30/808,473.45 = 183,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,982.30x = 808,473.45 × 183,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,982.30x = 148,660,723,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,660,723,581.14/538,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,817.45

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