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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,033.60, 786,050.40 and 187,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,033.60, 786,050.40 and 187,235.60 is: 280,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,033.60 : 786,050.40 = 187,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,033.60/786,050.40 = 187,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,033.60x = 786,050.40 × 187,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,033.60x = 147,176,618,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,176,618,274.24/524,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,853.40

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