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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,707.60, 977,561.40 and 202,424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,707.60, 977,561.40 and 202,424.90 is: 303,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,707.60 : 977,561.40 = 202,424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,707.60/977,561.40 = 202,424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,707.60x = 977,561.40 × 202,424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,707.60x = 197,882,768,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,882,768,638.86/651,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,637.35

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