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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,037.44, 786,222.32 and 187,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,037.44, 786,222.32 and 187,070.68 is: 280,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,037.44 : 786,222.32 = 187,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,037.44/786,222.32 = 187,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,037.44x = 786,222.32 × 187,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,037.44x = 147,079,144,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,079,144,033.58/524,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,665.34

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