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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,006.60, 995,912.70 and 190,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,006.60, 995,912.70 and 190,642.60 is: 285,935.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,006.60 : 995,912.70 = 190,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,006.60/995,912.70 = 190,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,006.60x = 995,912.70 × 190,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,006.60x = 189,863,386,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,863,386,501.02/664,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,935.99

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