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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,041.64, 976,588.38 and 201,809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,041.64, 976,588.38 and 201,809.16 is: 302,721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,041.64 : 976,588.38 = 201,809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,041.64/976,588.38 = 201,809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,041.64x = 976,588.38 × 201,809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,041.64x = 197,084,480,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,084,480,633.56/651,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,721.77

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