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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,359.72, 755,170.26 and 187,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,359.72, 755,170.26 and 187,819 is: 281,777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,359.72 : 755,170.26 = 187,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,359.72/755,170.26 = 187,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,359.72x = 755,170.26 × 187,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,359.72x = 141,835,323,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,835,323,062.94/503,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,777.26

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