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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,611.17, 975,955.02 and 251,254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,611.17, 975,955.02 and 251,254.02 is: 376,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,611.17 : 975,955.02 = 251,254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,611.17/975,955.02 = 251,254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,611.17x = 975,955.02 × 251,254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,611.17x = 245,212,622,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,212,622,114.18/650,611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,895.81

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