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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,406.20, 976,979.70 and 314,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,406.20, 976,979.70 and 314,446.20 is: 471,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,406.20 : 976,979.70 = 314,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,406.20/976,979.70 = 314,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,406.20x = 976,979.70 × 314,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,406.20x = 307,207,554,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,207,554,142.14/651,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,606.74

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