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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,866.70, 978,237.45 and 385,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,866.70, 978,237.45 and 385,344.30 is: 578,275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,866.70 : 978,237.45 = 385,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,866.70/978,237.45 = 385,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,866.70x = 978,237.45 × 385,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,866.70x = 376,958,225,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,958,225,404.04/651,866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,275.01

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