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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,324.92, 976,913.46 and 251,858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,324.92, 976,913.46 and 251,858.43 is: 377,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,324.92 : 976,913.46 = 251,858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,324.92/976,913.46 = 251,858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,324.92x = 976,913.46 × 251,858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,324.92x = 246,043,890,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,043,890,281.47/651,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,759.06

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