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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,175.60, 978,263.40 and 231,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,175.60, 978,263.40 and 231,396.80 is: 347,095.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,175.60 : 978,263.40 = 231,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,175.60/978,263.40 = 231,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,175.60x = 978,263.40 × 231,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,175.60x = 226,367,020,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,367,020,317.12/652,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,095.20

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