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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,333.60, 1,002,559.34 and 188,565.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,333.60, 1,002,559.34 and 188,565.59 is: 282,865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,333.60 : 1,002,559.34 = 188,565.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,333.60/1,002,559.34 = 188,565.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,333.60x = 1,002,559.34 × 188,565.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,333.60x = 189,048,192,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,048,192,514.28/668,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,865.01

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