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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,887.72, 787,137.99 and 187,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,887.72, 787,137.99 and 187,837 is: 281,686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,887.72 : 787,137.99 = 187,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,887.72/787,137.99 = 187,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,887.72x = 787,137.99 × 187,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,887.72x = 147,853,638,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,853,638,627.63/524,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,686.22

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