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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,981.70, 978,409.95 and 385,459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,981.70, 978,409.95 and 385,459.30 is: 578,447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,981.70 : 978,409.95 = 385,459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,981.70/978,409.95 = 385,459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,981.70x = 978,409.95 × 385,459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,981.70x = 377,137,214,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,137,214,440.04/651,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,447.55

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