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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,512.66, 975,861.96 and 201,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,512.66, 975,861.96 and 201,271.90 is: 301,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,512.66 : 975,861.96 = 201,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,512.66/975,861.96 = 201,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,512.66x = 975,861.96 × 201,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,512.66x = 196,413,590,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,413,590,826.92/650,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,936.62

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