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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,871.28, 1,003,180.83 and 189,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,871.28, 1,003,180.83 and 189,095.28 is: 283,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,871.28 : 1,003,180.83 = 189,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,871.28/1,003,180.83 = 189,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,871.28x = 1,003,180.83 × 189,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,871.28x = 189,696,759,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,696,759,939.48/668,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,607.27

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