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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,955.84, 787,498.72 and 188,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,955.84, 787,498.72 and 188,032.64 is: 282,072.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,955.84 : 787,498.72 = 188,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,955.84/787,498.72 = 188,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,955.84x = 787,498.72 × 188,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,955.84x = 148,075,463,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,075,463,318.22/524,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,072.23

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