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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,142.42, 975,257.37 and 250,786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,142.42, 975,257.37 and 250,786.50 is: 376,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,142.42 : 975,257.37 = 250,786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,142.42/975,257.37 = 250,786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,142.42x = 975,257.37 × 250,786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,142.42x = 244,581,382,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,581,382,421.51/650,142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,196.62

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