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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,839.70, 978,196.95 and 385,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,839.70, 978,196.95 and 385,317.30 is: 578,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,839.70 : 978,196.95 = 385,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,839.70/978,196.95 = 385,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,839.70x = 978,196.95 × 385,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,839.70x = 376,916,207,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,916,207,642.24/651,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,234.51

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