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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,471.57, 977,336.51 and 202,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,471.57, 977,336.51 and 202,173.26 is: 303,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,471.57 : 977,336.51 = 202,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,471.57/977,336.51 = 202,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,471.57x = 977,336.51 × 202,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,471.57x = 197,591,302,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,591,302,446.17/651,471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,299.96

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