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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,907.80, 701,861.70 and 187,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,907.80, 701,861.70 and 187,626.20 is: 281,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,907.80 : 701,861.70 = 187,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,907.80/701,861.70 = 187,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,907.80x = 701,861.70 × 187,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,907.80x = 131,687,643,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,687,643,696.54/467,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,439.30

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