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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,492.85, 975,832.20 and 201,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,492.85, 975,832.20 and 201,252.06 is: 301,906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,492.85 : 975,832.20 = 201,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,492.85/975,832.20 = 201,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,492.85x = 975,832.20 × 201,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,492.85x = 196,388,240,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,388,240,464.33/650,492.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,906.84

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