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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,212.46, 787,921.92 and 188,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,212.46, 787,921.92 and 188,162.28 is: 282,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,212.46 : 787,921.92 = 188,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,212.46/787,921.92 = 188,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,212.46x = 787,921.92 × 188,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,212.46x = 148,257,184,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,257,184,929.18/525,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,280.40

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