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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,133.16, 786,240.78 and 187,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,133.16, 786,240.78 and 187,246.60 is: 280,884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,133.16 : 786,240.78 = 187,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,133.16/786,240.78 = 187,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,133.16x = 786,240.78 × 187,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,133.16x = 147,220,912,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,220,912,836.35/524,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,884.56

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