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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,207.58, 700,993.17 and 186,805.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,207.58, 700,993.17 and 186,805.02 is: 280,280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,207.58 : 700,993.17 = 186,805.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,207.58/700,993.17 = 186,805.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,207.58x = 700,993.17 × 186,805.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,207.58x = 130,949,043,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,949,043,141.71/467,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,280.22

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