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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,710.41, 786,872.42 and 187,659.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,710.41, 786,872.42 and 187,659.69 is: 281,420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,710.41 : 786,872.42 = 187,659.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,710.41/786,872.42 = 187,659.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,710.41x = 786,872.42 × 187,659.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,710.41x = 147,664,233,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,664,233,468.45/524,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,420.44

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