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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,667.29, 760,699.83 and 187,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,667.29, 760,699.83 and 187,378.32 is: 280,771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,667.29 : 760,699.83 = 187,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,667.29/760,699.83 = 187,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,667.29x = 760,699.83 × 187,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,667.29x = 142,538,656,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,538,656,169.69/507,667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,771.79

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