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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,332.35, 1,002,557.46 and 188,564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,332.35, 1,002,557.46 and 188,564.34 is: 282,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,332.35 : 1,002,557.46 = 188,564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,332.35/1,002,557.46 = 188,564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,332.35x = 1,002,557.46 × 188,564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,332.35x = 189,046,585,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,046,585,756.98/668,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,863.14

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