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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,111.52, 661,382.82 and 188,556.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,111.52, 661,382.82 and 188,556.76 is: 282,713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,111.52 : 661,382.82 = 188,556.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,111.52/661,382.82 = 188,556.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,111.52x = 661,382.82 × 188,556.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,111.52x = 124,708,201,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,708,201,658.86/441,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,713.55

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