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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,957.40, 978,108.90 and 231,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,957.40, 978,108.90 and 231,189.40 is: 346,845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,957.40 : 978,108.90 = 231,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,957.40/978,108.90 = 231,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,957.40x = 978,108.90 × 231,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,957.40x = 226,128,409,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,128,409,725.66/651,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,845.38

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