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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,966.40, 978,122.40 and 231,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,966.40, 978,122.40 and 231,198.40 is: 346,858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,966.40 : 978,122.40 = 231,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,966.40/978,122.40 = 231,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,966.40x = 978,122.40 × 231,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,966.40x = 226,140,333,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,140,333,884.16/651,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,858.88

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