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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,771.69, 1,003,218.56 and 189,006.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,771.69, 1,003,218.56 and 189,006.42 is: 283,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,771.69 : 1,003,218.56 = 189,006.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,771.69/1,003,218.56 = 189,006.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,771.69x = 1,003,218.56 × 189,006.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,771.69x = 189,614,747,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,614,747,558.12/668,771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,526.88

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