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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,032.60, 1,001,951.70 and 194,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,032.60, 1,001,951.70 and 194,668.60 is: 291,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,032.60 : 1,001,951.70 = 194,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,032.60/1,001,951.70 = 194,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,032.60x = 1,001,951.70 × 194,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,032.60x = 195,048,534,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,048,534,706.62/668,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,974.58

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