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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,301.64, 978,761.68 and 315,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,301.64, 978,761.68 and 315,153.32 is: 472,879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,301.64 : 978,761.68 = 315,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,301.64/978,761.68 = 315,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,301.64x = 978,761.68 × 315,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,301.64x = 308,459,992,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,459,992,940.78/652,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,879.38

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