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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,574.08, 970,013.76 and 203,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,574.08, 970,013.76 and 203,342.08 is: 305,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,574.08 : 970,013.76 = 203,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,574.08/970,013.76 = 203,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,574.08x = 970,013.76 × 203,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,574.08x = 197,244,615,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,244,615,587.02/646,574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,061.12

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