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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,263.30, 978,394.95 and 315,465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,263.30, 978,394.95 and 315,465.30 is: 473,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,263.30 : 978,394.95 = 315,465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,263.30/978,394.95 = 315,465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,263.30x = 978,394.95 × 315,465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,263.30x = 308,649,656,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,649,656,420.24/652,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,197.95

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