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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,609.99, 977,108.27 and 252,437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,609.99, 977,108.27 and 252,437.67 is: 378,537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,609.99 : 977,108.27 = 252,437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,609.99/977,108.27 = 252,437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,609.99x = 977,108.27 × 252,437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,609.99x = 246,658,933,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,658,933,754.34/651,609.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,537.68

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