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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,228, 1,002,376.04 and 194,949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,228, 1,002,376.04 and 194,949.08 is: 292,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,228 : 1,002,376.04 = 194,949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,228/1,002,376.04 = 194,949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,228x = 1,002,376.04 × 194,949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,228x = 195,412,286,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,412,286,812.04/668,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,433.55

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