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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,985, 968,986.14 and 202,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,985, 968,986.14 and 202,753 is: 304,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,985 : 968,986.14 = 202,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,985/968,986.14 = 202,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,985x = 968,986.14 × 202,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,985x = 196,464,846,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,464,846,843.42/645,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,132.21

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