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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,686.20, 977,237.70 and 252,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,686.20, 977,237.70 and 252,194.20 is: 378,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,686.20 : 977,237.70 = 252,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,686.20/977,237.70 = 252,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,686.20x = 977,237.70 × 252,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,686.20x = 246,453,679,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,453,679,961.34/651,686.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,178.45

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