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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,954.30, 978,223.05 and 314,864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,954.30, 978,223.05 and 314,864.70 is: 472,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,954.30 : 978,223.05 = 314,864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,954.30/978,223.05 = 314,864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,954.30x = 978,223.05 × 314,864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,954.30x = 308,007,907,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,007,907,171.34/651,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,437.88

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