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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,743.69, 977,678.37 and 202,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,743.69, 977,678.37 and 202,343.88 is: 303,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,743.69 : 977,678.37 = 202,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,743.69/977,678.37 = 202,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,743.69x = 977,678.37 × 202,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,743.69x = 197,827,238,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,827,238,444.17/651,743.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,535.34

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