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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,256, 786,184.17 and 187,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,256, 786,184.17 and 187,233.72 is: 280,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,256 : 786,184.17 = 187,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,256/786,184.17 = 187,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,256x = 786,184.17 × 187,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,256x = 147,200,186,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,200,186,754.21/524,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,779.21

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