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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,002.24, 604,168.02 and 189,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,002.24, 604,168.02 and 189,664.04 is: 284,338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,002.24 : 604,168.02 = 189,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,002.24/604,168.02 = 189,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,002.24x = 604,168.02 × 189,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,002.24x = 114,588,944,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,588,944,491.16/403,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,338.23

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