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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,937.80, 978,198.30 and 314,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,937.80, 978,198.30 and 314,848.20 is: 472,413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,937.80 : 978,198.30 = 314,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,937.80/978,198.30 = 314,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,937.80x = 978,198.30 × 314,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,937.80x = 307,983,973,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,983,973,998.06/651,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,413.13

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