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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,364.72, 755,177.76 and 187,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,364.72, 755,177.76 and 187,824 is: 281,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,364.72 : 755,177.76 = 187,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,364.72/755,177.76 = 187,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,364.72x = 755,177.76 × 187,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,364.72x = 141,840,507,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,840,507,594.24/503,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,784.76

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