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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,964.20, 978,383.70 and 385,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,964.20, 978,383.70 and 385,441.80 is: 578,421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,964.20 : 978,383.70 = 385,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,964.20/978,383.70 = 385,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,964.20x = 978,383.70 × 385,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,964.20x = 377,109,974,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,109,974,418.66/651,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,421.29

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