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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,392.14, 1,002,647.40 and 188,624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,392.14, 1,002,647.40 and 188,624.22 is: 282,953.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,392.14 : 1,002,647.40 = 188,624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,392.14/1,002,647.40 = 188,624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,392.14x = 1,002,647.40 × 188,624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,392.14x = 189,123,583,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,123,583,760.03/668,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,953.03

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