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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,988.02, 702,069.52 and 187,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,988.02, 702,069.52 and 187,527.14 is: 281,325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,988.02 : 702,069.52 = 187,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,988.02/702,069.52 = 187,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,988.02x = 702,069.52 × 187,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,988.02x = 131,657,089,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,657,089,166.77/467,988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,325.77

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