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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,003.97, 977,922.90 and 252,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,003.97, 977,922.90 and 252,371.34 is: 378,524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,003.97 : 977,922.90 = 252,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,003.97/977,922.90 = 252,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,003.97x = 977,922.90 × 252,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,003.97x = 246,799,712,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,799,712,689.69/652,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,524.86

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