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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,582.28, 975,124.62 and 251,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,582.28, 975,124.62 and 251,046.36 is: 376,280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,582.28 : 975,124.62 = 251,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,582.28/975,124.62 = 251,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,582.28x = 975,124.62 × 251,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,582.28x = 244,801,486,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,801,486,397.38/650,582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,280.59

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