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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,143.42, 975,258.87 and 250,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,143.42, 975,258.87 and 250,787.50 is: 376,198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,143.42 : 975,258.87 = 250,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,143.42/975,258.87 = 250,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,143.42x = 975,258.87 × 250,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,143.42x = 244,582,733,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,582,733,860.13/650,143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,198.12

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