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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,423.20, 975,074.12 and 251,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,423.20, 975,074.12 and 251,344 is: 376,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,423.20 : 975,074.12 = 251,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,423.20/975,074.12 = 251,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,423.20x = 975,074.12 × 251,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,423.20x = 245,079,029,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,079,029,617.28/650,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,799.34

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