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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,407.90, 974,265.45 and 206,175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,407.90, 974,265.45 and 206,175.90 is: 309,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,407.90 : 974,265.45 = 206,175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,407.90/974,265.45 = 206,175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,407.90x = 974,265.45 × 206,175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,407.90x = 200,870,055,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,870,055,992.66/649,407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,312.62

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