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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,001.40, 1,002,002.10 and 162,558.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,001.40, 1,002,002.10 and 162,558.37 is: 243,837.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,001.40 : 1,002,002.10 = 162,558.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,001.40/1,002,002.10 = 162,558.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,001.40x = 1,002,002.10 × 162,558.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,001.40x = 162,883,823,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,883,823,102.57/668,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,837.55

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