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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,001.20, 974,902.88 and 250,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,001.20, 974,902.88 and 250,583.68 is: 375,837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,001.20 : 974,902.88 = 250,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,001.20/974,902.88 = 250,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,001.20x = 974,902.88 × 250,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,001.20x = 244,294,751,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,294,751,313.00/650,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,837.39

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