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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,702.60, 977,553.90 and 202,419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,702.60, 977,553.90 and 202,419.90 is: 303,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,702.60 : 977,553.90 = 202,419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,702.60/977,553.90 = 202,419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,702.60x = 977,553.90 × 202,419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,702.60x = 197,876,362,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,876,362,682.61/651,702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,629.85

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