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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,674.79, 977,648.27 and 202,383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,674.79, 977,648.27 and 202,383.99 is: 303,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,674.79 : 977,648.27 = 202,383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,674.79/977,648.27 = 202,383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,674.79x = 977,648.27 × 202,383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,674.79x = 197,860,356,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,860,356,687.28/651,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,618.25

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