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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,166.78, 978,125.63 and 202,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,166.78, 978,125.63 and 202,893.26 is: 304,301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,166.78 : 978,125.63 = 202,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,166.78/978,125.63 = 202,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,166.78x = 978,125.63 × 202,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,166.78x = 198,455,091,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,455,091,855.16/652,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,301.14

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