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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,421.59, 977,329.92 and 314,399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,421.59, 977,329.92 and 314,399.42 is: 471,694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,421.59 : 977,329.92 = 314,399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,421.59/977,329.92 = 314,399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,421.59x = 977,329.92 × 314,399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,421.59x = 307,271,963,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,271,963,618.97/651,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,694.47

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