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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,605.16, 975,946.02 and 251,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,605.16, 975,946.02 and 251,248.03 is: 376,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,605.16 : 975,946.02 = 251,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,605.16/975,946.02 = 251,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,605.16x = 975,946.02 × 251,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,605.16x = 245,204,511,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,204,511,529.30/650,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,886.82

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