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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,125.30, 978,479.55 and 231,702.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,125.30, 978,479.55 and 231,702.90 is: 347,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,125.30 : 978,479.55 = 231,702.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,125.30/978,479.55 = 231,702.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,125.30x = 978,479.55 × 231,702.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,125.30x = 226,716,549,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,716,549,325.70/652,125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,657.96

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