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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,438.20, 977,157.30 and 208,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,438.20, 977,157.30 and 208,206.20 is: 312,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,438.20 : 977,157.30 = 208,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,438.20/977,157.30 = 208,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,438.20x = 977,157.30 × 208,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,438.20x = 203,450,208,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,450,208,235.26/651,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,309.30

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