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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,047.60, 995,909.40 and 190,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,047.60, 995,909.40 and 190,683.60 is: 285,978.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,047.60 : 995,909.40 = 190,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,047.60/995,909.40 = 190,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,047.60x = 995,909.40 × 190,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,047.60x = 189,903,589,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,903,589,665.84/664,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,978.88

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