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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,207.83, 700,993.55 and 186,805.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,207.83, 700,993.55 and 186,805.27 is: 280,280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,207.83 : 700,993.55 = 186,805.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,207.83/700,993.55 = 186,805.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,207.83x = 700,993.55 × 186,805.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,207.83x = 130,949,289,376.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,949,289,376.01/467,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,280.60

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