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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,217.41, 975,409.16 and 250,972.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,217.41, 975,409.16 and 250,972.36 is: 376,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,217.41 : 975,409.16 = 250,972.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,217.41/975,409.16 = 250,972.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,217.41x = 975,409.16 × 250,972.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,217.41x = 244,800,738,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,800,738,850.82/650,217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,490.59

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