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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,755.99, 998,641.26 and 192,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,755.99, 998,641.26 and 192,445.45 is: 288,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,755.99 : 998,641.26 = 192,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,755.99/998,641.26 = 192,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,755.99x = 998,641.26 × 192,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,755.99x = 192,183,966,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,183,966,669.27/665,755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,670.28

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