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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,184.99, 1,002,225.17 and 188,393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,184.99, 1,002,225.17 and 188,393.41 is: 282,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,184.99 : 1,002,225.17 = 188,393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,184.99/1,002,225.17 = 188,393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,184.99x = 1,002,225.17 × 188,393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,184.99x = 188,812,617,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,812,617,364.13/668,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,575.36

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