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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,512.40, 975,938.70 and 251,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,512.40, 975,938.70 and 251,166.20 is: 376,814.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,512.40 : 975,938.70 = 251,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,512.40/975,938.70 = 251,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,512.40x = 975,938.70 × 251,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,512.40x = 245,122,814,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,122,814,711.94/650,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,814.98

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