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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,127.40, 978,239.70 and 231,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,127.40, 978,239.70 and 231,348.60 is: 347,040.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,127.40 : 978,239.70 = 231,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,127.40/978,239.70 = 231,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,127.40x = 978,239.70 × 231,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,127.40x = 226,314,385,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,314,385,059.42/652,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,040.14

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