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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,777.31, 1,003,224.29 and 189,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,777.31, 1,003,224.29 and 189,010.16 is: 283,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,777.31 : 1,003,224.29 = 189,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,777.31/1,003,224.29 = 189,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,777.31x = 1,003,224.29 × 189,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,777.31x = 189,619,577,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,619,577,607.61/668,777.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,531.71

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