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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,929.82, 1,004,995.17 and 196,559.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,929.82, 1,004,995.17 and 196,559.34 is: 294,868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,929.82 : 1,004,995.17 = 196,559.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,929.82/1,004,995.17 = 196,559.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,929.82x = 1,004,995.17 × 196,559.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,929.82x = 197,541,187,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,541,187,318.39/669,929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,868.48

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