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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,888.72, 787,139.49 and 187,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,888.72, 787,139.49 and 187,838 is: 281,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,888.72 : 787,139.49 = 187,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,888.72/787,139.49 = 187,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,888.72x = 787,139.49 × 187,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,888.72x = 147,854,707,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,854,707,522.62/524,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,687.72

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