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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,145.80, 978,218.70 and 231,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,145.80, 978,218.70 and 231,464.20 is: 347,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,145.80 : 978,218.70 = 231,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,145.80/978,218.70 = 231,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,145.80x = 978,218.70 × 231,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,145.80x = 226,422,608,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,422,608,820.54/652,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,196.30

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