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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,217.82, 975,409.77 and 250,972.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,217.82, 975,409.77 and 250,972.77 is: 376,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,217.82 : 975,409.77 = 250,972.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,217.82/975,409.77 = 250,972.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,217.82x = 975,409.77 × 250,972.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,217.82x = 244,801,290,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,801,290,974.22/650,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,491.21

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