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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,740.59, 977,673.73 and 202,340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,740.59, 977,673.73 and 202,340.79 is: 303,530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,740.59 : 977,673.73 = 202,340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,740.59/977,673.73 = 202,340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,740.59x = 977,673.73 × 202,340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,740.59x = 197,823,275,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,823,275,024.62/651,740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,530.70

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