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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,763.06, 814,224.78 and 187,681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,763.06, 814,224.78 and 187,681.74 is: 281,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,763.06 : 814,224.78 = 187,681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,763.06/814,224.78 = 187,681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,763.06x = 814,224.78 × 187,681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,763.06x = 152,815,123,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,815,123,461.52/542,763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,550.34

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