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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,999.80, 808,499.70 and 183,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,999.80, 808,499.70 and 183,895.80 is: 275,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,999.80 : 808,499.70 = 183,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,999.80/808,499.70 = 183,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,999.80x = 808,499.70 × 183,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,999.80x = 148,679,699,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,679,699,131.26/538,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,843.70

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