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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,595.98, 976,173.08 and 251,517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,595.98, 976,173.08 and 251,517.03 is: 377,383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,595.98 : 976,173.08 = 251,517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,595.98/976,173.08 = 251,517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,595.98x = 976,173.08 × 251,517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,595.98x = 245,524,152,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,524,152,589.97/650,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,383.45

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