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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,716.70, 975,985.05 and 201,746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,716.70, 975,985.05 and 201,746.30 is: 302,591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,716.70 : 975,985.05 = 201,746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,716.70/975,985.05 = 201,746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,716.70x = 975,985.05 × 201,746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,716.70x = 196,901,372,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,901,372,692.82/650,716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,591.55

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