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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,499.23, 792,720.54 and 186,918.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,499.23, 792,720.54 and 186,918.99 is: 280,368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,499.23 : 792,720.54 = 186,918.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,499.23/792,720.54 = 186,918.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,499.23x = 792,720.54 × 186,918.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,499.23x = 148,174,522,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,174,522,689.06/528,499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,368.47

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