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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,972.40, 978,007.20 and 231,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,972.40, 978,007.20 and 231,193.60 is: 346,807.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,972.40 : 978,007.20 = 231,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,972.40/978,007.20 = 231,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,972.40x = 978,007.20 × 231,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,972.40x = 226,109,005,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,109,005,393.92/651,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,807.63

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