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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,422.20, 975,072.62 and 251,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,422.20, 975,072.62 and 251,343 is: 376,797.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,422.20 : 975,072.62 = 251,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,422.20/975,072.62 = 251,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,422.20x = 975,072.62 × 251,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,422.20x = 245,077,677,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,077,677,528.66/650,422.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,797.84

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