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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,326.20, 786,335.70 and 187,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,326.20, 786,335.70 and 187,327.80 is: 280,936.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,326.20 : 786,335.70 = 187,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,326.20/786,335.70 = 187,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,326.20x = 786,335.70 × 187,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,326.20x = 147,302,536,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,302,536,742.46/524,326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,936.82

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