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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,872.21, 977,897.61 and 202,509.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,872.21, 977,897.61 and 202,509.32 is: 303,791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,872.21 : 977,897.61 = 202,509.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,872.21/977,897.61 = 202,509.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,872.21x = 977,897.61 × 202,509.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,872.21x = 198,033,375,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,033,375,141.24/651,872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,791.72

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