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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,827.85, 812,780.73 and 186,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,827.85, 812,780.73 and 186,836.74 is: 280,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,827.85 : 812,780.73 = 186,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,827.85/812,780.73 = 186,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,827.85x = 812,780.73 × 186,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,827.85x = 151,857,304,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,857,304,467.96/541,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,268.55

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