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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,669.60, 977,657.40 and 202,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,669.60, 977,657.40 and 202,367.28 is: 303,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,669.60 : 977,657.40 = 202,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,669.60/977,657.40 = 202,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,669.60x = 977,657.40 × 202,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,669.60x = 197,845,868,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,845,868,809.87/651,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,598.43

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