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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,873.34, 977,244.63 and 252,239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,873.34, 977,244.63 and 252,239.05 is: 378,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,873.34 : 977,244.63 = 252,239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,873.34/977,244.63 = 252,239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,873.34x = 977,244.63 × 252,239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,873.34x = 246,499,257,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,499,257,088.80/651,873.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,139.80

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