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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,412.32, 977,083.92 and 208,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,412.32, 977,083.92 and 208,180.32 is: 312,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,412.32 : 977,083.92 = 208,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,412.32/977,083.92 = 208,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,412.32x = 977,083.92 × 208,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,412.32x = 203,409,643,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,409,643,132.45/651,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,259.44

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