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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,702.91, 978,888.29 and 203,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,702.91, 978,888.29 and 203,340.02 is: 304,958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,702.91 : 978,888.29 = 203,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,702.91/978,888.29 = 203,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,702.91x = 978,888.29 × 203,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,702.91x = 199,047,165,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,047,165,205.26/652,702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,958.29

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