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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,376, 978,704.64 and 203,087.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,376, 978,704.64 and 203,087.36 is: 304,674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,376 : 978,704.64 = 203,087.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,376/978,704.64 = 203,087.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,376x = 978,704.64 × 203,087.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,376x = 198,762,541,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,762,541,557.35/652,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,674.82

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