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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,289.40, 1,002,477.78 and 194,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,289.40, 1,002,477.78 and 194,935 is: 292,415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,289.40 : 1,002,477.78 = 194,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,289.40/1,002,477.78 = 194,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,289.40x = 1,002,477.78 × 194,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,289.40x = 195,418,006,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,418,006,044.30/668,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,415.24

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