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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,766.40, 975,688.80 and 251,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,766.40, 975,688.80 and 251,252.80 is: 376,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,766.40 : 975,688.80 = 251,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,766.40/975,688.80 = 251,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,766.40x = 975,688.80 × 251,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,766.40x = 245,144,542,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,144,542,928.64/650,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,701.29

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