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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,610.42, 975,953.91 and 251,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,610.42, 975,953.91 and 251,253.29 is: 376,894.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,610.42 : 975,953.91 = 251,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,610.42/975,953.91 = 251,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,610.42x = 975,953.91 × 251,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,610.42x = 245,211,625,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,211,625,896.09/650,610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,894.71

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