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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,206.83, 700,992.05 and 186,804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,206.83, 700,992.05 and 186,804.27 is: 280,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,206.83 : 700,992.05 = 186,804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,206.83/700,992.05 = 186,804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,206.83x = 700,992.05 × 186,804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,206.83x = 130,948,307,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,948,307,242.03/467,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,279.09

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