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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,353.57, 1,002,589.29 and 188,585.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,353.57, 1,002,589.29 and 188,585.58 is: 282,895.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,353.57 : 1,002,589.29 = 188,585.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,353.57/1,002,589.29 = 188,585.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,353.57x = 1,002,589.29 × 188,585.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,353.57x = 189,073,882,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,073,882,756.44/668,353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,895.00

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