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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,967.87, 978,992.52 and 253,271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,967.87, 978,992.52 and 253,271.75 is: 379,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,967.87 : 978,992.52 = 253,271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,967.87/978,992.52 = 253,271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,967.87x = 978,992.52 × 253,271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,967.87x = 247,951,148,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,951,148,777.31/652,967.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,729.48

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