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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,409.20, 977,113.80 and 208,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,409.20, 977,113.80 and 208,177.20 is: 312,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,409.20 : 977,113.80 = 208,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,409.20/977,113.80 = 208,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,409.20x = 977,113.80 × 208,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,409.20x = 203,412,814,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,412,814,965.36/651,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,265.80

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