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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,242.36, 977,197.12 and 310,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,242.36, 977,197.12 and 310,071.88 is: 465,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,242.36 : 977,197.12 = 310,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,242.36/977,197.12 = 310,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,242.36x = 977,197.12 × 310,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,242.36x = 303,001,348,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,001,348,128.99/651,242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,266.65

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