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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,130.73, 978,361.56 and 202,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,130.73, 978,361.56 and 202,854.96 is: 304,333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,130.73 : 978,361.56 = 202,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,130.73/978,361.56 = 202,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,130.73x = 978,361.56 × 202,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,130.73x = 198,465,495,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,465,495,119.34/652,130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,333.91

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