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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,620.86, 975,254.69 and 251,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,620.86, 975,254.69 and 251,535.74 is: 377,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,620.86 : 975,254.69 = 251,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,620.86/975,254.69 = 251,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,620.86x = 975,254.69 × 251,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,620.86x = 245,311,410,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,311,410,137.62/650,620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,042.03

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