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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,063.84, 1,001,899.83 and 188,259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,063.84, 1,001,899.83 and 188,259.73 is: 282,334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,063.84 : 1,001,899.83 = 188,259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,063.84/1,001,899.83 = 188,259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,063.84x = 1,001,899.83 × 188,259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,063.84x = 188,617,389,684.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,617,389,684.07/668,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,334.38

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