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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,983.80, 808,475.70 and 183,944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,983.80, 808,475.70 and 183,944.60 is: 275,916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,983.80 : 808,475.70 = 183,944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,983.80/808,475.70 = 183,944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,983.80x = 808,475.70 × 183,944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,983.80x = 148,714,739,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,714,739,246.22/538,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,916.90

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