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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,080.20, 974,828.70 and 250,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,080.20, 974,828.70 and 250,588.20 is: 375,769.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,080.20 : 974,828.70 = 250,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,080.20/974,828.70 = 250,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,080.20x = 974,828.70 × 250,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,080.20x = 244,280,569,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,280,569,241.34/650,080.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,769.90

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