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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,066.92, 813,229.58 and 187,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,066.92, 813,229.58 and 187,084.04 is: 280,670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,066.92 : 813,229.58 = 187,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,066.92/813,229.58 = 187,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,066.92x = 813,229.58 × 187,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,066.92x = 152,142,275,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,142,275,273.90/542,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,670.65

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