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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,087.80, 978,131.70 and 202,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,087.80, 978,131.70 and 202,837.06 is: 304,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,087.80 : 978,131.70 = 202,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,087.80/978,131.70 = 202,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,087.80x = 978,131.70 × 202,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,087.80x = 198,401,358,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,401,358,320.80/652,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,255.59

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