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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,098.56, 662,593.26 and 189,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,098.56, 662,593.26 and 189,082.10 is: 283,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,098.56 : 662,593.26 = 189,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,098.56/662,593.26 = 189,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,098.56x = 662,593.26 × 189,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,098.56x = 125,284,523,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,284,523,685.10/442,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,385.96

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