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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,575.42, 1,001,243.48 and 187,688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,575.42, 1,001,243.48 and 187,688.13 is: 281,498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,575.42 : 1,001,243.48 = 187,688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,575.42/1,001,243.48 = 187,688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,575.42x = 1,001,243.48 × 187,688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,575.42x = 187,921,515,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,921,515,497.45/667,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,498.55

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