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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,741.09, 977,674.48 and 202,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,741.09, 977,674.48 and 202,341.29 is: 303,531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,741.09 : 977,674.48 = 202,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,741.09/977,674.48 = 202,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,741.09x = 977,674.48 × 202,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,741.09x = 197,823,914,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,823,914,471.57/651,741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,531.45

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