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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,609.54, 975,952.59 and 251,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,609.54, 975,952.59 and 251,252.40 is: 376,893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,609.54 : 975,952.59 = 251,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,609.54/975,952.59 = 251,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,609.54x = 975,952.59 × 251,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,609.54x = 245,210,430,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,210,430,523.72/650,609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,893.38

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