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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,836.84, 974,398.40 and 200,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,836.84, 974,398.40 and 200,433 is: 300,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,836.84 : 974,398.40 = 200,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,836.84/974,398.40 = 200,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,836.84x = 974,398.40 × 200,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,836.84x = 195,301,594,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,301,594,507.20/649,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,539.43

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