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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,027.41, 786,207.26 and 187,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,027.41, 786,207.26 and 187,060.83 is: 280,650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,027.41 : 786,207.26 = 187,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,027.41/786,207.26 = 187,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,027.41x = 786,207.26 × 187,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,027.41x = 147,068,580,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,068,580,127.00/524,027.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,650.55

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