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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,884.90, 978,000.15 and 231,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,884.90, 978,000.15 and 231,116.90 is: 346,736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,884.90 : 978,000.15 = 231,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,884.90/978,000.15 = 231,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,884.90x = 978,000.15 × 231,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,884.90x = 226,032,362,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,032,362,867.54/651,884.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,736.61

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