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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,946.16, 976,468.38 and 201,712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,946.16, 976,468.38 and 201,712.36 is: 302,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,946.16 : 976,468.38 = 201,712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,946.16/976,468.38 = 201,712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,946.16x = 976,468.38 × 201,712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,946.16x = 196,965,741,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,965,741,395.18/650,946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,583.77

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