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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,141.57, 976,749.25 and 201,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,141.57, 976,749.25 and 201,926.30 is: 302,900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,141.57 : 976,749.25 = 201,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,141.57/976,749.25 = 201,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,141.57x = 976,749.25 × 201,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,141.57x = 197,231,361,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,231,361,569.06/651,141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,900.89

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