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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,984.39, 702,064.07 and 187,523.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,984.39, 702,064.07 and 187,523.51 is: 281,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,984.39 : 702,064.07 = 187,523.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,984.39/702,064.07 = 187,523.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,984.39x = 702,064.07 × 187,523.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,984.39x = 131,653,517,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,653,517,713.67/467,984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,320.32

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