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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,782.09, 812,726.60 and 186,749.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,782.09, 812,726.60 and 186,749.37 is: 280,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,782.09 : 812,726.60 = 186,749.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,782.09/812,726.60 = 186,749.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,782.09x = 812,726.60 × 186,749.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,782.09x = 151,776,179,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,776,179,598.50/541,782.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,142.48

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