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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,385.60, 975,724.20 and 201,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,385.60, 975,724.20 and 201,127.20 is: 301,735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,385.60 : 975,724.20 = 201,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,385.60/975,724.20 = 201,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,385.60x = 975,724.20 × 201,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,385.60x = 196,244,676,318.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,244,676,318.24/650,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,735.89

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