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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,492.48, 792,710.43 and 186,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,492.48, 792,710.43 and 186,912.24 is: 280,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,492.48 : 792,710.43 = 186,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,492.48/792,710.43 = 186,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,492.48x = 792,710.43 × 186,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,492.48x = 148,167,282,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,167,282,142.66/528,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,358.35

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