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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,343.68, 978,512.40 and 462,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,343.68, 978,512.40 and 462,273.48 is: 694,472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,343.68 : 978,512.40 = 462,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,343.68/978,512.40 = 462,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,343.68x = 978,512.40 × 462,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,343.68x = 452,340,332,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,340,332,371.15/651,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,472.59

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