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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,945.16, 976,466.88 and 201,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,945.16, 976,466.88 and 201,711.36 is: 302,582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,945.16 : 976,466.88 = 201,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,945.16/976,466.88 = 201,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,945.16x = 976,466.88 × 201,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,945.16x = 196,964,462,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,964,462,359.76/650,945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,582.27

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