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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,004.40, 1,002,006.60 and 162,561.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,004.40, 1,002,006.60 and 162,561.37 is: 243,842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,004.40 : 1,002,006.60 = 162,561.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,004.40/1,002,006.60 = 162,561.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,004.40x = 1,002,006.60 × 162,561.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,004.40x = 162,887,565,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,887,565,645.04/668,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,842.06

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