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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,956.40, 978,107.40 and 231,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,956.40, 978,107.40 and 231,188.40 is: 346,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,956.40 : 978,107.40 = 231,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,956.40/978,107.40 = 231,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,956.40x = 978,107.40 × 231,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,956.40x = 226,127,084,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,127,084,834.16/651,956.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,843.88

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