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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,176.60, 978,264.90 and 231,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,176.60, 978,264.90 and 231,397.80 is: 347,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,176.60 : 978,264.90 = 231,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,176.60/978,264.90 = 231,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,176.60x = 978,264.90 × 231,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,176.60x = 226,368,345,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,368,345,677.22/652,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,096.70

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