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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,955.40, 978,105.90 and 231,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,955.40, 978,105.90 and 231,187.40 is: 346,842.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,955.40 : 978,105.90 = 231,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,955.40/978,105.90 = 231,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,955.40x = 978,105.90 × 231,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,955.40x = 226,125,759,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,125,759,945.66/651,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,842.38

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