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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,933.80, 978,192.30 and 314,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,933.80, 978,192.30 and 314,844.20 is: 472,407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,933.80 : 978,192.30 = 314,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,933.80/978,192.30 = 314,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,933.80x = 978,192.30 × 314,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,933.80x = 307,978,172,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,978,172,139.66/651,933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,407.12

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