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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,043.58, 969,218.73 and 202,811.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,043.58, 969,218.73 and 202,811.58 is: 304,265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,043.58 : 969,218.73 = 202,811.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,043.58/969,218.73 = 202,811.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,043.58x = 969,218.73 × 202,811.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,043.58x = 196,568,781,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,568,781,996.89/646,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,265.51

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