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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,934.30, 701,901.45 and 187,652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,934.30, 701,901.45 and 187,652.70 is: 281,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,934.30 : 701,901.45 = 187,652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,934.30/701,901.45 = 187,652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,934.30x = 701,901.45 × 187,652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,934.30x = 131,713,702,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,713,702,226.42/467,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,479.05

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