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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,316.58, 1,000,974.87 and 168,680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,316.58, 1,000,974.87 and 168,680.58 is: 253,020.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,316.58 : 1,000,974.87 = 168,680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,316.58/1,000,974.87 = 168,680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,316.58x = 1,000,974.87 × 168,680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,316.58x = 168,845,021,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,845,021,637.03/667,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,020.87

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