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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,742.90, 1,006,004.94 and 197,317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,742.90, 1,006,004.94 and 197,317.58 is: 295,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,742.90 : 1,006,004.94 = 197,317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,742.90/1,006,004.94 = 197,317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,742.90x = 1,006,004.94 × 197,317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,742.90x = 198,502,460,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,502,460,228.85/670,742.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,944.18

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