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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,844.10, 978,203.55 and 296,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,844.10, 978,203.55 and 296,675.30 is: 445,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,844.10 : 978,203.55 = 296,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,844.10/978,203.55 = 296,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,844.10x = 978,203.55 × 296,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,844.10x = 290,208,831,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,208,831,657.32/651,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,212.02

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