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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,834.84, 974,395.41 and 200,431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,834.84, 974,395.41 and 200,431 is: 300,536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,834.84 : 974,395.41 = 200,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,834.84/974,395.41 = 200,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,834.84x = 974,395.41 × 200,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,834.84x = 195,299,046,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,299,046,421.71/649,834.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,536.44

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