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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,120.60, 978,180.90 and 231,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,120.60, 978,180.90 and 231,341.80 is: 347,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,120.60 : 978,180.90 = 231,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,120.60/978,180.90 = 231,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,120.60x = 978,180.90 × 231,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,120.60x = 226,294,130,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,294,130,131.62/652,120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,012.70

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