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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,283, 979,924.50 and 210,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,283, 979,924.50 and 210,051 is: 315,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,283 : 979,924.50 = 210,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,283/979,924.50 = 210,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,283x = 979,924.50 × 210,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,283x = 205,834,121,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,834,121,149.50/653,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,076.50

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