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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,059.42, 786,255.27 and 187,092.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,059.42, 786,255.27 and 187,092.83 is: 280,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,059.42 : 786,255.27 = 187,092.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,059.42/786,255.27 = 187,092.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,059.42x = 786,255.27 × 187,092.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,059.42x = 147,102,723,566.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,102,723,566.71/524,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,698.56

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