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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,702.30, 977,116.05 and 314,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,702.30, 977,116.05 and 314,904.30 is: 472,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,702.30 : 977,116.05 = 314,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,702.30/977,116.05 = 314,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,702.30x = 977,116.05 × 314,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,702.30x = 307,698,045,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,698,045,744.02/651,702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,145.10

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