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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,838.98, 977,762.83 and 252,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,838.98, 977,762.83 and 252,524.10 is: 378,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,838.98 : 977,762.83 = 252,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,838.98/977,762.83 = 252,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,838.98x = 977,762.83 × 252,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,838.98x = 246,908,678,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,908,678,659.20/651,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,787.84

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