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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,401.74, 975,694.55 and 201,161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,401.74, 975,694.55 and 201,161.97 is: 301,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,401.74 : 975,694.55 = 201,161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,401.74/975,694.55 = 201,161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,401.74x = 975,694.55 × 201,161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,401.74x = 196,272,636,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,272,636,790.45/650,401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,771.39

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