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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,975.88, 977,774.04 and 252,527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,975.88, 977,774.04 and 252,527.56 is: 378,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,975.88 : 977,774.04 = 252,527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,975.88/977,774.04 = 252,527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,975.88x = 977,774.04 × 252,527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,975.88x = 246,914,892,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,914,892,552.54/651,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,717.83

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