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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,607.52, 663,911.64 and 189,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,607.52, 663,911.64 and 189,723.88 is: 284,585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,607.52 : 663,911.64 = 189,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,607.52/663,911.64 = 189,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,607.52x = 663,911.64 × 189,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,607.52x = 125,959,892,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,959,892,317.96/442,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,585.97

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