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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,366.44, 978,640.92 and 203,119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,366.44, 978,640.92 and 203,119.92 is: 304,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,366.44 : 978,640.92 = 203,119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,366.44/978,640.92 = 203,119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,366.44x = 978,640.92 × 203,119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,366.44x = 198,781,465,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,781,465,379.13/652,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,708.29

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