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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,091.40, 978,309.90 and 231,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,091.40, 978,309.90 and 231,323.40 is: 347,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,091.40 : 978,309.90 = 231,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,091.40/978,309.90 = 231,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,091.40x = 978,309.90 × 231,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,091.40x = 226,305,972,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,305,972,321.66/652,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,046.40

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