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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,233.85, 786,515.81 and 187,267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,233.85, 786,515.81 and 187,267.01 is: 280,959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,233.85 : 786,515.81 = 187,267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,233.85/786,515.81 = 187,267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,233.85x = 786,515.81 × 187,267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,233.85x = 147,288,459,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,288,459,187.51/524,233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,959.46

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