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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,231.20, 975,217.20 and 313,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,231.20, 975,217.20 and 313,271.20 is: 469,844.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,231.20 : 975,217.20 = 313,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,231.20/975,217.20 = 313,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,231.20x = 975,217.20 × 313,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,231.20x = 305,507,462,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,507,462,504.64/650,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,844.36

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