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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,983.80, 809,975.70 and 184,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,983.80, 809,975.70 and 184,966.20 is: 277,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,983.80 : 809,975.70 = 184,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,983.80/809,975.70 = 184,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,983.80x = 809,975.70 × 184,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,983.80x = 149,818,127,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,818,127,321.34/539,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,449.30

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