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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,666.45, 1,002,996.21 and 163,230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,666.45, 1,002,996.21 and 163,230.09 is: 244,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,666.45 : 1,002,996.21 = 163,230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,666.45/1,002,996.21 = 163,230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,666.45x = 1,002,996.21 × 163,230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,666.45x = 163,719,161,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,719,161,627.96/668,666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,844.29

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