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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,233.82, 976,942.44 and 201,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,233.82, 976,942.44 and 201,991.20 is: 303,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,233.82 : 976,942.44 = 201,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,233.82/976,942.44 = 201,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,233.82x = 976,942.44 × 201,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,233.82x = 197,333,775,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,333,775,786.53/651,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,015.25

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