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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,957.40, 978,102.42 and 202,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,957.40, 978,102.42 and 202,682.08 is: 304,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,957.40 : 978,102.42 = 202,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,957.40/978,102.42 = 202,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,957.40x = 978,102.42 × 202,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,957.40x = 198,243,832,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,243,832,938.63/651,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,074.83

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