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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,629, 974,533.41 and 200,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,629, 974,533.41 and 200,385.18 is: 300,605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,629 : 974,533.41 = 200,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,629/974,533.41 = 200,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,629x = 974,533.41 × 200,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,629x = 195,282,052,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,282,052,778.86/649,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,605.50

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