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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,570.60, 977,355.90 and 202,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,570.60, 977,355.90 and 202,287.90 is: 303,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,570.60 : 977,355.90 = 202,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,570.60/977,355.90 = 202,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,570.60x = 977,355.90 × 202,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,570.60x = 197,707,272,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,707,272,563.61/651,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,431.85

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