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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,359.28, 1,002,522.26 and 195,048.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,359.28, 1,002,522.26 and 195,048.74 is: 292,568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,359.28 : 1,002,522.26 = 195,048.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,359.28/1,002,522.26 = 195,048.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,359.28x = 1,002,522.26 × 195,048.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,359.28x = 195,540,703,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,540,703,634.95/668,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,568.25

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