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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,504.98, 792,729.15 and 186,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,504.98, 792,729.15 and 186,924.74 is: 280,377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,504.98 : 792,729.15 = 186,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,504.98/792,729.15 = 186,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,504.98x = 792,729.15 × 186,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,504.98x = 148,180,690,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,180,690,254.17/528,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,377.09

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