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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,082.20, 974,831.70 and 250,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,082.20, 974,831.70 and 250,590.20 is: 375,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,082.20 : 974,831.70 = 250,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,082.20/974,831.70 = 250,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,082.20x = 974,831.70 × 250,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,082.20x = 244,283,270,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,283,270,669.34/650,082.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,772.90

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