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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,955.44, 992,965.96 and 188,710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,955.44, 992,965.96 and 188,710.52 is: 283,075.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,955.44 : 992,965.96 = 188,710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,955.44/992,965.96 = 188,710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,955.44x = 992,965.96 × 188,710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,955.44x = 187,383,122,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,383,122,653.90/661,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,075.13

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