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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,179.66, 1,002,416.93 and 194,902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,179.66, 1,002,416.93 and 194,902.06 is: 292,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,179.66 : 1,002,416.93 = 194,902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,179.66/1,002,416.93 = 194,902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,179.66x = 1,002,416.93 × 194,902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,179.66x = 195,373,124,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,373,124,635.88/668,179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,396.10

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