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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,272.48, 841,915.92 and 187,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,272.48, 841,915.92 and 187,295.48 is: 280,945.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,272.48 : 841,915.92 = 187,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,272.48/841,915.92 = 187,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,272.48x = 841,915.92 × 187,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,272.48x = 157,687,046,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,687,046,356.04/561,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,945.62

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