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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,095.79, 850,354.51 and 187,879.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,095.79, 850,354.51 and 187,879.71 is: 281,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,095.79 : 850,354.51 = 187,879.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,095.79/850,354.51 = 187,879.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,095.79x = 850,354.51 × 187,879.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,095.79x = 159,764,354,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,764,354,014.52/567,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,723.76

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