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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,948.20, 978,359.70 and 385,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,948.20, 978,359.70 and 385,425.80 is: 578,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,948.20 : 978,359.70 = 385,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,948.20/978,359.70 = 385,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,948.20x = 978,359.70 × 385,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,948.20x = 377,085,070,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,085,070,060.26/651,948.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,397.29

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