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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,733.31, 975,737.85 and 201,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,733.31, 975,737.85 and 201,326.68 is: 301,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,733.31 : 975,737.85 = 201,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,733.31/975,737.85 = 201,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,733.31x = 975,737.85 × 201,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,733.31x = 196,442,061,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,442,061,890.84/650,733.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,877.99

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