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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,610.62, 992,453.46 and 188,258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,610.62, 992,453.46 and 188,258.50 is: 282,398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,610.62 : 992,453.46 = 188,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,610.62/992,453.46 = 188,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,610.62x = 992,453.46 × 188,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,610.62x = 186,837,799,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,837,799,699.41/661,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,398.43

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