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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,930.13, 787,407.35 and 187,993.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,930.13, 787,407.35 and 187,993.89 is: 281,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,930.13 : 787,407.35 = 187,993.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,930.13/787,407.35 = 187,993.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,930.13x = 787,407.35 × 187,993.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,930.13x = 148,027,769,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,027,769,801.12/524,930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,995.19

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