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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,294.22, 978,533.56 and 203,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,294.22, 978,533.56 and 203,060.42 is: 304,619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,294.22 : 978,533.56 = 203,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,294.22/978,533.56 = 203,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,294.22x = 978,533.56 × 203,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,294.22x = 198,701,434,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,701,434,708.35/652,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,619.34

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