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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,030.42, 786,211.82 and 187,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,030.42, 786,211.82 and 187,063.68 is: 280,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,030.42 : 786,211.82 = 187,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,030.42/786,211.82 = 187,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,030.42x = 786,211.82 × 187,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,030.42x = 147,071,676,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,071,676,308.70/524,030.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,654.85

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