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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,966.36, 977,759.82 and 252,518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,966.36, 977,759.82 and 252,518.04 is: 378,703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,966.36 : 977,759.82 = 252,518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,966.36/977,759.82 = 252,518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,966.36x = 977,759.82 × 252,518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,966.36x = 246,901,993,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,901,993,337.15/651,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,703.58

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