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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,295.24, 994,939.08 and 189,980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,295.24, 994,939.08 and 189,980.74 is: 284,970.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,295.24 : 994,939.08 = 189,980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,295.24/994,939.08 = 189,980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,295.24x = 994,939.08 × 189,980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,295.24x = 189,019,262,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,019,262,673.32/663,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,970.03

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