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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,389.14, 1,002,642.93 and 188,621.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,389.14, 1,002,642.93 and 188,621.19 is: 282,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,389.14 : 1,002,642.93 = 188,621.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,389.14/1,002,642.93 = 188,621.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,389.14x = 1,002,642.93 × 188,621.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,389.14x = 189,119,702,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,119,702,601.69/668,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,948.50

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