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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,732.31, 975,736.35 and 201,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,732.31, 975,736.35 and 201,325.68 is: 301,876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,732.31 : 975,736.35 = 201,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,732.31/975,736.35 = 201,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,732.31x = 975,736.35 × 201,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,732.31x = 196,440,784,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,440,784,164.47/650,732.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,876.49

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