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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,681.46, 701,128.53 and 187,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,681.46, 701,128.53 and 187,045.62 is: 280,410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,681.46 : 701,128.53 = 187,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,681.46/701,128.53 = 187,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,681.46x = 701,128.53 × 187,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,681.46x = 131,143,020,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,143,020,593.54/467,681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,410.99

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