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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,067.78, 978,242.43 and 202,779.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,067.78, 978,242.43 and 202,779.86 is: 304,213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,067.78 : 978,242.43 = 202,779.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,067.78/978,242.43 = 202,779.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,067.78x = 978,242.43 × 202,779.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,067.78x = 198,367,863,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,367,863,001.46/652,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,213.56

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