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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,053.89, 813,210.03 and 187,070.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,053.89, 813,210.03 and 187,070.99 is: 280,651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,053.89 : 813,210.03 = 187,070.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,053.89/813,210.03 = 187,070.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,053.89x = 813,210.03 × 187,070.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,053.89x = 152,128,001,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,128,001,323.98/542,053.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,651.06

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