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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,250.12, 881,006.46 and 187,914.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,250.12, 881,006.46 and 187,914.86 is: 281,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,250.12 : 881,006.46 = 187,914.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,250.12/881,006.46 = 187,914.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,250.12x = 881,006.46 × 187,914.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,250.12x = 165,554,201,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,554,201,184.96/587,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,914.29

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