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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,965.87, 978,989.52 and 253,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,965.87, 978,989.52 and 253,269.75 is: 379,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,965.87 : 978,989.52 = 253,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,965.87/978,989.52 = 253,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,965.87x = 978,989.52 × 253,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,965.87x = 247,948,430,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,948,430,983.02/652,965.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,726.48

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