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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,332.20, 786,344.70 and 187,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,332.20, 786,344.70 and 187,333.80 is: 280,945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,332.20 : 786,344.70 = 187,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,332.20/786,344.70 = 187,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,332.20x = 786,344.70 × 187,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,332.20x = 147,308,940,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,308,940,760.86/524,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,945.82

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