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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,037.10, 1,004,958.45 and 196,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,037.10, 1,004,958.45 and 196,673.10 is: 294,981.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,037.10 : 1,004,958.45 = 196,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,037.10/1,004,958.45 = 196,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,037.10x = 1,004,958.45 × 196,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,037.10x = 197,648,293,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,648,293,732.70/670,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,981.12

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