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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,983.70, 978,412.95 and 385,461.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,983.70, 978,412.95 and 385,461.30 is: 578,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,983.70 : 978,412.95 = 385,461.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,983.70/978,412.95 = 385,461.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,983.70x = 978,412.95 × 385,461.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,983.70x = 377,140,327,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,140,327,643.84/651,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,450.55

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