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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,006.47, 977,926.65 and 252,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,006.47, 977,926.65 and 252,373.84 is: 378,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,006.47 : 977,926.65 = 252,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,006.47/977,926.65 = 252,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,006.47x = 977,926.65 × 252,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,006.47x = 246,803,103,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,803,103,898.84/652,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,528.61

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