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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,247.03, 975,453.62 and 251,001.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,247.03, 975,453.62 and 251,001.98 is: 376,535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,247.03 : 975,453.62 = 251,001.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,247.03/975,453.62 = 251,001.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,247.03x = 975,453.62 × 251,001.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,247.03x = 244,840,783,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,840,783,885.89/650,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,535.03

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