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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,614.92, 975,960.66 and 251,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,614.92, 975,960.66 and 251,257.80 is: 376,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,614.92 : 975,960.66 = 251,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,614.92/975,960.66 = 251,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,614.92x = 975,960.66 × 251,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,614.92x = 245,217,728,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,217,728,318.15/650,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,901.48

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