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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,147.80, 978,221.70 and 231,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,147.80, 978,221.70 and 231,466.20 is: 347,199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,147.80 : 978,221.70 = 231,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,147.80/978,221.70 = 231,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,147.80x = 978,221.70 × 231,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,147.80x = 226,425,259,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,425,259,656.54/652,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,199.30

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