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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,281.80, 1,002,461.10 and 195,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,281.80, 1,002,461.10 and 195,040.20 is: 292,571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,281.80 : 1,002,461.10 = 195,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,281.80/1,002,461.10 = 195,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,281.80x = 1,002,461.10 × 195,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,281.80x = 195,520,213,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,520,213,436.22/668,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,571.51

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