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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,249.34, 975,457.08 and 251,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,249.34, 975,457.08 and 251,004.28 is: 376,538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,249.34 : 975,457.08 = 251,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,249.34/975,457.08 = 251,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,249.34x = 975,457.08 × 251,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,249.34x = 244,843,902,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,843,902,036.30/650,249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,538.49

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