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From the point `P(1,2,4)` a perpendicular is drawn on the plane `2x+y-2z+3=0`. Find the equation the length and the coordinates of the foot of perpendicular.

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`(x-1)/2=(y-1)/1=(z-4)/-2; 1/3` unit; `(11/9,19/9, 34/9)`
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