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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,172.66, 1,002,406.41 and 194,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,172.66, 1,002,406.41 and 194,895.06 is: 292,385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,172.66 : 1,002,406.41 = 194,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,172.66/1,002,406.41 = 194,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,172.66x = 1,002,406.41 × 194,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,172.66x = 195,364,057,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,364,057,421.34/668,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,385.59

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