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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,984.14, 702,063.69 and 187,523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,984.14, 702,063.69 and 187,523.26 is: 281,319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,984.14 : 702,063.69 = 187,523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,984.14/702,063.69 = 187,523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,984.14x = 702,063.69 × 187,523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,984.14x = 131,653,271,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,653,271,876.43/467,984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,319.94

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