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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,352.06, 1,002,587.03 and 188,584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,352.06, 1,002,587.03 and 188,584.07 is: 282,892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,352.06 : 1,002,587.03 = 188,584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,352.06/1,002,587.03 = 188,584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,352.06x = 1,002,587.03 × 188,584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,352.06x = 189,071,942,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,071,942,646.61/668,352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,892.74

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