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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,703.91, 978,889.79 and 203,341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,703.91, 978,889.79 and 203,341.02 is: 304,959.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,703.91 : 978,889.79 = 203,341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,703.91/978,889.79 = 203,341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,703.91x = 978,889.79 × 203,341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,703.91x = 199,048,448,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,048,448,366.19/652,703.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,959.79

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