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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,622.86, 975,257.68 and 251,537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,622.86, 975,257.68 and 251,537.74 is: 377,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,622.86 : 975,257.68 = 251,537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,622.86/975,257.68 = 251,537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,622.86x = 975,257.68 × 251,537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,622.86x = 245,314,112,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,314,112,744.84/650,622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,045.03

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