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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,930.82, 976,488.66 and 201,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,930.82, 976,488.66 and 201,687 is: 302,559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,930.82 : 976,488.66 = 201,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,930.82/976,488.66 = 201,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,930.82x = 976,488.66 × 201,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,930.82x = 196,945,068,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,945,068,369.42/650,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,559.14

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