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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,612.38, 651,979.98 and 319,704.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,612.38, 651,979.98 and 319,704.09 is: 441,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,612.38 : 651,979.98 = 319,704.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,612.38/651,979.98 = 319,704.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,612.38x = 651,979.98 × 319,704.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,612.38x = 208,440,666,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,440,666,204.12/472,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,039.37

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