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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,659.60, 977,489.40 and 202,376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,659.60, 977,489.40 and 202,376.90 is: 303,565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,659.60 : 977,489.40 = 202,376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,659.60/977,489.40 = 202,376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,659.60x = 977,489.40 × 202,376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,659.60x = 197,821,274,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,821,274,554.86/651,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,565.35

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