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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,577.42, 1,001,246.47 and 187,690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,577.42, 1,001,246.47 and 187,690.13 is: 281,501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,577.42 : 1,001,246.47 = 187,690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,577.42/1,001,246.47 = 187,690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,577.42x = 1,001,246.47 × 187,690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,577.42x = 187,924,080,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,924,080,116.34/667,577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,501.55

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