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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,421.37, 977,017.14 and 251,733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,421.37, 977,017.14 and 251,733.56 is: 377,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,421.37 : 977,017.14 = 251,733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,421.37/977,017.14 = 251,733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,421.37x = 977,017.14 × 251,733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,421.37x = 245,947,997,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,947,997,948.13/651,421.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,555.92

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