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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,869.63, 974,429.23 and 200,469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,869.63, 974,429.23 and 200,469.83 is: 300,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,869.63 : 974,429.23 = 200,469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,869.63/974,429.23 = 200,469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,869.63x = 974,429.23 × 200,469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,869.63x = 195,343,664,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,343,664,020.03/649,869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,589.00

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