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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,989.53, 702,071.75 and 187,528.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,989.53, 702,071.75 and 187,528.65 is: 281,328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,989.53 : 702,071.75 = 187,528.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,989.53/702,071.75 = 187,528.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,989.53x = 702,071.75 × 187,528.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,989.53x = 131,658,566,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,658,566,542.99/467,989.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,328.02

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