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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,751.40, 976,272.90 and 251,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,751.40, 976,272.90 and 251,356.60 is: 377,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,751.40 : 976,272.90 = 251,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,751.40/976,272.90 = 251,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,751.40x = 976,272.90 × 251,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,751.40x = 245,392,636,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,392,636,816.14/650,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,091.22

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