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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,268, 786,202.08 and 187,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,268, 786,202.08 and 187,245.84 is: 280,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,268 : 786,202.08 = 187,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,268/786,202.08 = 187,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,268x = 786,202.08 × 187,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,268x = 147,213,068,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,213,068,879.35/524,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,797.36

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