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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,247.04, 841,877.84 and 187,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,247.04, 841,877.84 and 187,270.04 is: 280,907.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,247.04 : 841,877.84 = 187,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,247.04/841,877.84 = 187,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,247.04x = 841,877.84 × 187,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,247.04x = 157,658,499,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,658,499,344.78/561,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,907.49

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