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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,852.96, 976,374.48 and 201,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,852.96, 976,374.48 and 201,614 is: 302,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,852.96 : 976,374.48 = 201,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,852.96/976,374.48 = 201,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,852.96x = 976,374.48 × 201,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,852.96x = 196,850,764,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,850,764,410.72/650,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,450.44

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