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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,422.88, 977,019.39 and 251,735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,422.88, 977,019.39 and 251,735.06 is: 377,558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,422.88 : 977,019.39 = 251,735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,422.88/977,019.39 = 251,735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,422.88x = 977,019.39 × 251,735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,422.88x = 245,950,034,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,950,034,762.81/651,422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,558.18

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