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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,917.72, 977,940.02 and 202,517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,917.72, 977,940.02 and 202,517.72 is: 303,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,917.72 : 977,940.02 = 202,517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,917.72/977,940.02 = 202,517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,917.72x = 977,940.02 × 202,517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,917.72x = 198,050,183,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,050,183,147.15/651,917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,796.29

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