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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,095.93, 808,740.72 and 184,026.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,095.93, 808,740.72 and 184,026.93 is: 276,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,095.93 : 808,740.72 = 184,026.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,095.93/808,740.72 = 184,026.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,095.93x = 808,740.72 × 184,026.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,095.93x = 148,830,071,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,830,071,867.59/539,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,073.45

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