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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,535.79, 1,002,873.98 and 195,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,535.79, 1,002,873.98 and 195,222.48 is: 292,854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,535.79 : 1,002,873.98 = 195,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,535.79/1,002,873.98 = 195,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,535.79x = 1,002,873.98 × 195,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,535.79x = 195,783,545,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,783,545,503.07/668,535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,854.25

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