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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,704, 806,556 and 187,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,704, 806,556 and 187,496 is: 281,244

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,704 : 806,556 = 187,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,704/806,556 = 187,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,704x = 806,556 × 187,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,704x = 151,226,023,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,226,023,776/537,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,244

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