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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,461.96, 1,002,594.30 and 195,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,461.96, 1,002,594.30 and 195,020.20 is: 292,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,461.96 : 1,002,594.30 = 195,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,461.96/1,002,594.30 = 195,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,461.96x = 1,002,594.30 × 195,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,461.96x = 195,526,140,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,526,140,904.86/668,461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,501.52

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