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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,985.02, 702,065.01 and 187,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,985.02, 702,065.01 and 187,524.14 is: 281,321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,985.02 : 702,065.01 = 187,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,985.02/702,065.01 = 187,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,985.02x = 702,065.01 × 187,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,985.02x = 131,654,133,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,654,133,714.02/467,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,321.26

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