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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,080.90, 978,169.95 and 231,302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,080.90, 978,169.95 and 231,302.10 is: 346,970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,080.90 : 978,169.95 = 231,302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,080.90/978,169.95 = 231,302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,080.90x = 978,169.95 × 231,302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,080.90x = 226,252,763,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,252,763,591.90/652,080.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,970.39

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