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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,496.76, 1,002,637.68 and 195,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,496.76, 1,002,637.68 and 195,071.20 is: 292,575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,496.76 : 1,002,637.68 = 195,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,496.76/1,002,637.68 = 195,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,496.76x = 1,002,637.68 × 195,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,496.76x = 195,585,735,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,585,735,402.82/668,496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,575.44

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