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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,827.25, 977,554.04 and 196,462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,827.25, 977,554.04 and 196,462.58 is: 294,637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,827.25 : 977,554.04 = 196,462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,827.25/977,554.04 = 196,462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,827.25x = 977,554.04 × 196,462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,827.25x = 192,052,782,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,052,782,917.74/651,827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,637.55

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