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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,346.18, 978,516.15 and 462,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,346.18, 978,516.15 and 462,275.98 is: 694,476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,346.18 : 978,516.15 = 462,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,346.18/978,516.15 = 462,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,346.18x = 978,516.15 × 462,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,346.18x = 452,344,512,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,344,512,187.08/651,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,476.34

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