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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,242.30, 977,003.78 and 201,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,242.30, 977,003.78 and 201,954.13 is: 302,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,242.30 : 977,003.78 = 201,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,242.30/977,003.78 = 201,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,242.30x = 977,003.78 × 201,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,242.30x = 197,309,944,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,309,944,944.33/651,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,974.71

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