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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,499.82, 975,842.70 and 201,259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,499.82, 975,842.70 and 201,259.06 is: 301,917.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,499.82 : 975,842.70 = 201,259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,499.82/975,842.70 = 201,259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,499.82x = 975,842.70 × 201,259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,499.82x = 196,397,184,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,397,184,509.86/650,499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,917.35

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