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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,367.48, 881,161.48 and 187,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,367.48, 881,161.48 and 187,901 is: 281,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,367.48 : 881,161.48 = 187,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,367.48/881,161.48 = 187,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,367.48x = 881,161.48 × 187,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,367.48x = 165,571,123,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,571,123,253.48/587,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,886.77

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