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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,030.66, 786,212.14 and 187,064.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,030.66, 786,212.14 and 187,064.09 is: 280,655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,030.66 : 786,212.14 = 187,064.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,030.66/786,212.14 = 187,064.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,030.66x = 786,212.14 × 187,064.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,030.66x = 147,072,058,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,072,058,516.05/524,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,655.45

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