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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,949.80, 978,216.30 and 314,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,949.80, 978,216.30 and 314,860.20 is: 472,431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,949.80 : 978,216.30 = 314,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,949.80/978,216.30 = 314,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,949.80x = 978,216.30 × 314,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,949.80x = 308,001,379,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,001,379,861.26/651,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,431.13

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