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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,613, 977,112.76 and 252,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,613, 977,112.76 and 252,440.68 is: 378,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,613 : 977,112.76 = 252,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,613/977,112.76 = 252,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,613x = 977,112.76 × 252,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,613x = 246,663,009,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,663,009,571.08/651,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,542.19

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