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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,410.23, 976,794.58 and 309,758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,410.23, 976,794.58 and 309,758.71 is: 464,485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,410.23 : 976,794.58 = 309,758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,410.23/976,794.58 = 309,758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,410.23x = 976,794.58 × 309,758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,410.23x = 302,570,629,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,570,629,035.79/651,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,485.53

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