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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,214.54, 977,098.83 and 252,135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,214.54, 977,098.83 and 252,135.64 is: 378,310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,214.54 : 977,098.83 = 252,135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,214.54/977,098.83 = 252,135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,214.54x = 977,098.83 × 252,135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,214.54x = 246,361,438,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,361,438,845.30/651,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,310.72

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