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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,986.80, 808,480.20 and 183,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,986.80, 808,480.20 and 183,947.60 is: 275,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,986.80 : 808,480.20 = 183,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,986.80/808,480.20 = 183,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,986.80x = 808,480.20 × 183,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,986.80x = 148,717,992,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,717,992,437.52/538,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,921.40

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