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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,279.20, 996,418.80 and 190,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,279.20, 996,418.80 and 190,922.40 is: 286,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,279.20 : 996,418.80 = 190,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,279.20/996,418.80 = 190,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,279.20x = 996,418.80 × 190,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,279.20x = 190,238,668,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,238,668,701.12/664,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,383.60

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