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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,173.20, 978,266.12 and 247,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,173.20, 978,266.12 and 247,256.52 is: 370,887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,173.20 : 978,266.12 = 247,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,173.20/978,266.12 = 247,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,173.20x = 978,266.12 × 247,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,173.20x = 241,882,676,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,882,676,465.10/652,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,887.18

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