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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,614.15, 975,244.62 and 251,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,614.15, 975,244.62 and 251,529.02 is: 377,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,614.15 : 975,244.62 = 251,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,614.15/975,244.62 = 251,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,614.15x = 975,244.62 × 251,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,614.15x = 245,302,322,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,302,322,271.23/650,614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,031.95

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