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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,605.23, 701,349.52 and 187,124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,605.23, 701,349.52 and 187,124.91 is: 280,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,605.23 : 701,349.52 = 187,124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,605.23/701,349.52 = 187,124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,605.23x = 701,349.52 × 187,124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,605.23x = 131,239,965,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,239,965,808.54/467,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,664.02

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