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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,416.34, 977,217.26 and 202,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,416.34, 977,217.26 and 202,176.04 is: 303,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,416.34 : 977,217.26 = 202,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,416.34/977,217.26 = 202,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,416.34x = 977,217.26 × 202,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,416.34x = 197,569,915,846.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,569,915,846.45/651,416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,292.85

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