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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,872.68, 580,218.30 and 187,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,872.68, 580,218.30 and 187,094.28 is: 280,597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,872.68 : 580,218.30 = 187,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,872.68/580,218.30 = 187,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,872.68x = 580,218.30 × 187,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,872.68x = 108,555,525,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,555,525,081.32/386,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,597.55

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