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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,741.43, 977,675.00 and 202,341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,741.43, 977,675.00 and 202,341.64 is: 303,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,741.43 : 977,675.00 = 202,341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,741.43/977,675.00 = 202,341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,741.43x = 977,675.00 × 202,341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,741.43x = 197,824,358,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,824,358,514.53/651,741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,531.97

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