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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,991.80, 808,487.70 and 183,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,991.80, 808,487.70 and 183,952.60 is: 275,928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,991.80 : 808,487.70 = 183,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,991.80/808,487.70 = 183,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,991.80x = 808,487.70 × 183,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,991.80x = 148,723,414,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,723,414,483.02/538,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,928.90

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