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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,973.40, 978,008.70 and 231,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,973.40, 978,008.70 and 231,194.60 is: 346,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,973.40 : 978,008.70 = 231,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,973.40/978,008.70 = 231,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,973.40x = 978,008.70 × 231,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,973.40x = 226,110,330,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,110,330,193.02/651,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,809.13

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