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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,719.26, 974,645.74 and 245,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,719.26, 974,645.74 and 245,252.16 is: 367,903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,719.26 : 974,645.74 = 245,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,719.26/974,645.74 = 245,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,719.26x = 974,645.74 × 245,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,719.26x = 239,033,972,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,033,972,969.80/649,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,903.47

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