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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,081.20, 974,830.20 and 250,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,081.20, 974,830.20 and 250,589.20 is: 375,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,081.20 : 974,830.20 = 250,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,081.20/974,830.20 = 250,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,081.20x = 974,830.20 × 250,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,081.20x = 244,281,919,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,281,919,953.84/650,081.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,771.40

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