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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,550.30, 1,001,251.94 and 187,793.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,550.30, 1,001,251.94 and 187,793.35 is: 281,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,550.30 : 1,001,251.94 = 187,793.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,550.30/1,001,251.94 = 187,793.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,550.30x = 1,001,251.94 × 187,793.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,550.30x = 188,028,452,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,028,452,564.50/667,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,669.34

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