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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,536.29, 975,853.80 and 201,302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,536.29, 975,853.80 and 201,302.58 is: 301,969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,536.29 : 975,853.80 = 201,302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,536.29/975,853.80 = 201,302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,536.29x = 975,853.80 × 201,302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,536.29x = 196,441,887,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,441,887,642.80/650,536.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,969.15

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