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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,950.68, 977,360.64 and 252,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,950.68, 977,360.64 and 252,316.36 is: 378,255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,950.68 : 977,360.64 = 252,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,950.68/977,360.64 = 252,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,950.68x = 977,360.64 × 252,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,950.68x = 246,604,079,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,604,079,092.07/651,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,255.73

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