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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,261.78, 996,559.53 and 190,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,261.78, 996,559.53 and 190,948 is: 286,469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,261.78 : 996,559.53 = 190,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,261.78/996,559.53 = 190,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,261.78x = 996,559.53 × 190,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,261.78x = 190,291,049,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,291,049,134.44/664,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,469.97

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