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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,682.96, 701,130.78 and 187,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,682.96, 701,130.78 and 187,047.12 is: 280,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,682.96 : 701,130.78 = 187,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,682.96/701,130.78 = 187,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,682.96x = 701,130.78 × 187,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,682.96x = 131,144,493,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,144,493,142.35/467,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,413.24

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