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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,606.82, 975,948.50 and 251,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,606.82, 975,948.50 and 251,249.68 is: 376,889.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,606.82 : 975,948.50 = 251,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,606.82/975,948.50 = 251,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,606.82x = 975,948.50 × 251,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,606.82x = 245,206,752,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,206,752,295.35/650,606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,889.31

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