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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,901.40, 978,024.90 and 231,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,901.40, 978,024.90 and 231,133.40 is: 346,761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,901.40 : 978,024.90 = 231,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,901.40/978,024.90 = 231,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,901.40x = 978,024.90 × 231,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,901.40x = 226,054,220,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,054,220,421.66/651,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,761.37

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