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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,535.98, 987,973.97 and 203,116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,535.98, 987,973.97 and 203,116.97 is: 304,727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,535.98 : 987,973.97 = 203,116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,535.98/987,973.97 = 203,116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,535.98x = 987,973.97 × 203,116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,535.98x = 200,674,282,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,674,282,203.00/658,535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,727.89

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