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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,647.56, 977,624.34 and 202,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,647.56, 977,624.34 and 202,345.24 is: 303,565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,647.56 : 977,624.34 = 202,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,647.56/977,624.34 = 202,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,647.56x = 977,624.34 × 202,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,647.56x = 197,817,631,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,817,631,707.14/651,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,565.37

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