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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,058.92, 786,254.52 and 187,092.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,058.92, 786,254.52 and 187,092.33 is: 280,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,058.92 : 786,254.52 = 187,092.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,058.92/786,254.52 = 187,092.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,058.92x = 786,254.52 × 187,092.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,058.92x = 147,102,190,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,102,190,119.83/524,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,697.81

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