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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,277.80, 978,416.70 and 315,479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,277.80, 978,416.70 and 315,479.80 is: 473,219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,277.80 : 978,416.70 = 315,479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,277.80/978,416.70 = 315,479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,277.80x = 978,416.70 × 315,479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,277.80x = 308,670,704,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,670,704,832.66/652,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,219.70

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