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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,154.20, 976,601.70 and 314,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,154.20, 976,601.70 and 314,194.20 is: 471,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,154.20 : 976,601.70 = 314,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,154.20/976,601.70 = 314,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,154.20x = 976,601.70 × 314,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,154.20x = 306,842,589,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,842,589,850.14/651,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,228.77

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