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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,938.10, 701,561.55 and 187,310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,938.10, 701,561.55 and 187,310.90 is: 280,828.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,938.10 : 701,561.55 = 187,310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,938.10/701,561.55 = 187,310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,938.10x = 701,561.55 × 187,310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,938.10x = 131,410,125,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,410,125,335.90/467,938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,828.01

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