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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,928.59, 977,327.64 and 252,294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,928.59, 977,327.64 and 252,294.30 is: 378,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,928.59 : 977,327.64 = 252,294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,928.59/977,327.64 = 252,294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,928.59x = 977,327.64 × 252,294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,928.59x = 246,574,192,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,574,192,804.45/651,928.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,222.70

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