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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,951.80, 978,219.30 and 314,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,951.80, 978,219.30 and 314,862.20 is: 472,434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,951.80 : 978,219.30 = 314,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,951.80/978,219.30 = 314,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,951.80x = 978,219.30 × 314,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,951.80x = 308,004,280,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,004,280,880.46/651,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,434.13

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