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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,707.10, 977,560.65 and 202,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,707.10, 977,560.65 and 202,424.40 is: 303,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,707.10 : 977,560.65 = 202,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,707.10/977,560.65 = 202,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,707.10x = 977,560.65 × 202,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,707.10x = 197,882,128,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,882,128,039.86/651,707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,636.60

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