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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,995.34, 977,909.94 and 252,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,995.34, 977,909.94 and 252,362.70 is: 378,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,995.34 : 977,909.94 = 252,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,995.34/977,909.94 = 252,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,995.34x = 977,909.94 × 252,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,995.34x = 246,787,992,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,787,992,815.24/651,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,511.90

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