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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,279.42, 977,251.23 and 314,607.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,279.42, 977,251.23 and 314,607.17 is: 472,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,279.42 : 977,251.23 = 314,607.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,279.42/977,251.23 = 314,607.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,279.42x = 977,251.23 × 314,607.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,279.42x = 307,450,246,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,450,246,292.45/651,279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,071.18

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