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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,270.48, 841,912.92 and 187,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,270.48, 841,912.92 and 187,293.48 is: 280,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,270.48 : 841,912.92 = 187,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,270.48/841,912.92 = 187,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,270.48x = 841,912.92 × 187,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,270.48x = 157,684,800,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,684,800,643.76/561,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,942.62

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