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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,879.40, 977,235.90 and 252,387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,879.40, 977,235.90 and 252,387.40 is: 378,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,879.40 : 977,235.90 = 252,387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,879.40/977,235.90 = 252,387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,879.40x = 977,235.90 × 252,387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,879.40x = 246,642,027,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,642,027,987.66/651,879.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,355.30

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