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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,985.39, 702,065.57 and 187,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,985.39, 702,065.57 and 187,524.51 is: 281,321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,985.39 : 702,065.57 = 187,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,985.39/702,065.57 = 187,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,985.39x = 702,065.57 × 187,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,985.39x = 131,654,502,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,654,502,002.12/467,985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,321.82

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