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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,355.58, 1,002,592.30 and 188,587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,355.58, 1,002,592.30 and 188,587.58 is: 282,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,355.58 : 1,002,592.30 = 188,587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,355.58/1,002,592.30 = 188,587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,355.58x = 1,002,592.30 × 188,587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,355.58x = 189,076,455,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,076,455,583.63/668,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,898.00

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