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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,175, 786,428.82 and 187,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,175, 786,428.82 and 187,208.52 is: 280,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,175 : 786,428.82 = 187,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,175/786,428.82 = 187,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,175x = 786,428.82 × 187,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,175x = 147,226,175,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,226,175,477.55/524,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,872.18

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