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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,836.70, 978,192.45 and 385,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,836.70, 978,192.45 and 385,314.30 is: 578,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,836.70 : 978,192.45 = 385,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,836.70/978,192.45 = 385,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,836.70x = 978,192.45 × 385,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,836.70x = 376,911,539,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,911,539,137.04/651,836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,230.01

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