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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,052.80, 978,079.20 and 231,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,052.80, 978,079.20 and 231,371.20 is: 347,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,052.80 : 978,079.20 = 231,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,052.80/978,079.20 = 231,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,052.80x = 978,079.20 × 231,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,052.80x = 226,299,358,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,299,358,199.04/652,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,056.80

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