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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,250.20, 977,166.90 and 296,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,250.20, 977,166.90 and 296,081.40 is: 444,254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,250.20 : 977,166.90 = 296,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,250.20/977,166.90 = 296,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,250.20x = 977,166.90 × 296,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,250.20x = 289,320,943,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,320,943,785.66/651,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,254.67

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