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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,839.70, 977,467.95 and 252,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,839.70, 977,467.95 and 252,347.70 is: 378,408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,839.70 : 977,467.95 = 252,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,839.70/977,467.95 = 252,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,839.70x = 977,467.95 × 252,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,839.70x = 246,661,789,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,661,789,006.22/651,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,408.66

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