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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,040.76, 1,002,226.86 and 194,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,040.76, 1,002,226.86 and 194,730.04 is: 292,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,040.76 : 1,002,226.86 = 194,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,040.76/1,002,226.86 = 194,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,040.76x = 1,002,226.86 × 194,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,040.76x = 195,163,676,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,163,676,536.87/668,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,143.37

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