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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,952.80, 978,220.80 and 314,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,952.80, 978,220.80 and 314,863.20 is: 472,435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,952.80 : 978,220.80 = 314,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,952.80/978,220.80 = 314,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,952.80x = 978,220.80 × 314,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,952.80x = 308,005,731,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,005,731,394.56/651,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,435.63

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