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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,787.05, 997,034.77 and 191,369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,787.05, 997,034.77 and 191,369.59 is: 287,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,787.05 : 997,034.77 = 191,369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,787.05/997,034.77 = 191,369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,787.05x = 997,034.77 × 191,369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,787.05x = 190,802,132,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,802,132,897.27/664,787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,012.41

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