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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,001.34, 993,001.96 and 188,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,001.34, 993,001.96 and 188,674.40 is: 283,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,001.34 : 993,001.96 = 188,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,001.34/993,001.96 = 188,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,001.34x = 993,001.96 × 188,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,001.34x = 187,354,049,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,354,049,001.82/662,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,011.59

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