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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,593.24, 976,168.97 and 251,514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,593.24, 976,168.97 and 251,514.25 is: 377,379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,593.24 : 976,168.97 = 251,514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,593.24/976,168.97 = 251,514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,593.24x = 976,168.97 × 251,514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,593.24x = 245,520,405,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,520,405,105.25/650,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,379.27

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