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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,527.61, 1,001,217.89 and 187,770.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,527.61, 1,001,217.89 and 187,770.63 is: 281,635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,527.61 : 1,001,217.89 = 187,770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,527.61/1,001,217.89 = 187,770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,527.61x = 1,001,217.89 × 187,770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,527.61x = 187,999,314,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,999,314,209.09/667,527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,635.26

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