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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,413.34, 977,212.76 and 202,173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,413.34, 977,212.76 and 202,173.03 is: 303,288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,413.34 : 977,212.76 = 202,173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,413.34/977,212.76 = 202,173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,413.34x = 977,212.76 × 202,173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,413.34x = 197,566,063,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,566,063,633.00/651,413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,288.33

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