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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,039.89, 1,000,541.70 and 187,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,039.89, 1,000,541.70 and 187,271.70 is: 280,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,039.89 : 1,000,541.70 = 187,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,039.89/1,000,541.70 = 187,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,039.89x = 1,000,541.70 × 187,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,039.89x = 187,373,141,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,373,141,327.86/667,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,902.45

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