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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,594.72, 992,523.20 and 188,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,594.72, 992,523.20 and 188,298.72 is: 282,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,594.72 : 992,523.20 = 188,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,594.72/992,523.20 = 188,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,594.72x = 992,523.20 × 188,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,594.72x = 186,890,848,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,890,848,130.30/661,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,485.40

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