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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,412.30, 977,071.35 and 202,121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,412.30, 977,071.35 and 202,121.70 is: 303,167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,412.30 : 977,071.35 = 202,121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,412.30/977,071.35 = 202,121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,412.30x = 977,071.35 × 202,121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,412.30x = 197,487,322,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,487,322,283.30/651,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,167.94

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