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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,062.92, 786,260.52 and 187,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,062.92, 786,260.52 and 187,096.34 is: 280,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,062.92 : 786,260.52 = 187,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,062.92/786,260.52 = 187,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,062.92x = 786,260.52 × 187,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,062.92x = 147,106,465,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,106,465,578.50/524,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,703.82

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