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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,283.04, 978,516.85 and 203,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,283.04, 978,516.85 and 203,049.30 is: 304,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,283.04 : 978,516.85 = 203,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,283.04/978,516.85 = 203,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,283.04x = 978,516.85 × 203,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,283.04x = 198,687,161,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,687,161,430.71/652,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,602.68

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