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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,607.67, 975,949.77 and 251,250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,607.67, 975,949.77 and 251,250.54 is: 376,890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,607.67 : 975,949.77 = 251,250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,607.67/975,949.77 = 251,250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,607.67x = 975,949.77 × 251,250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,607.67x = 245,207,901,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,207,901,845.63/650,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,890.58

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