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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,725.40, 976,233.90 and 251,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,725.40, 976,233.90 and 251,330.60 is: 377,052.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,725.40 : 976,233.90 = 251,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,725.40/976,233.90 = 251,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,725.40x = 976,233.90 × 251,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,725.40x = 245,357,451,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,357,451,827.34/650,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,052.21

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