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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,608.17, 975,950.52 and 251,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,608.17, 975,950.52 and 251,251.04 is: 376,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,608.17 : 975,950.52 = 251,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,608.17/975,950.52 = 251,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,608.17x = 975,950.52 × 251,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,608.17x = 245,208,578,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,208,578,258.79/650,608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,891.33

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