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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,138.78, 993,217.28 and 188,824.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,138.78, 993,217.28 and 188,824.19 is: 283,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,138.78 : 993,217.28 = 188,824.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,138.78/993,217.28 = 188,824.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,138.78x = 993,217.28 × 188,824.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,138.78x = 187,543,442,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,543,442,479.80/662,138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,238.88

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