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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,998.48, 976,637.04 and 201,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,998.48, 976,637.04 and 201,709.36 is: 302,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,998.48 : 976,637.04 = 201,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,998.48/976,637.04 = 201,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,998.48x = 976,637.04 × 201,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,998.48x = 196,996,832,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,996,832,290.69/650,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,607.21

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