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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,627.94, 992,523.93 and 188,350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,627.94, 992,523.93 and 188,350.21 is: 282,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,627.94 : 992,523.93 = 188,350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,627.94/992,523.93 = 188,350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,627.94x = 992,523.93 × 188,350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,627.94x = 186,942,085,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,942,085,682.91/661,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,548.66

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