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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,877, 1,000,317.12 and 168,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,877, 1,000,317.12 and 168,241 is: 252,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,877 : 1,000,317.12 = 168,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,877/1,000,317.12 = 168,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,877x = 1,000,317.12 × 168,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,877x = 168,294,352,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,294,352,585.92/666,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,361.91

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