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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,390.35, 663,512.61 and 189,711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,390.35, 663,512.61 and 189,711.66 is: 284,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,390.35 : 663,512.61 = 189,711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,390.35/663,512.61 = 189,711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,390.35x = 663,512.61 × 189,711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,390.35x = 125,876,078,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,876,078,674.03/442,390.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,536.22

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