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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,406.20, 977,109.30 and 208,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,406.20, 977,109.30 and 208,174.20 is: 312,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,406.20 : 977,109.30 = 208,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,406.20/977,109.30 = 208,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,406.20x = 977,109.30 × 208,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,406.20x = 203,408,946,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,408,946,840.06/651,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,261.30

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