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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,856.20, 978,221.70 and 385,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,856.20, 978,221.70 and 385,333.80 is: 578,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,856.20 : 978,221.70 = 385,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,856.20/978,221.70 = 385,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,856.20x = 978,221.70 × 385,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,856.20x = 376,941,884,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,941,884,903.46/651,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,259.26

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