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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,288.40, 1,002,476.28 and 194,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,288.40, 1,002,476.28 and 194,934 is: 292,413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,288.40 : 1,002,476.28 = 194,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,288.40/1,002,476.28 = 194,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,288.40x = 1,002,476.28 × 194,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,288.40x = 195,416,711,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,416,711,165.52/668,288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,413.74

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