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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,096.88, 1,004,989.56 and 196,655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,096.88, 1,004,989.56 and 196,655.12 is: 294,936.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,096.88 : 1,004,989.56 = 196,655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,096.88/1,004,989.56 = 196,655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,096.88x = 1,004,989.56 × 196,655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,096.88x = 197,636,342,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,636,342,520.55/670,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,936.97

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