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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,233.10, 978,349.65 and 231,454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,233.10, 978,349.65 and 231,454.30 is: 347,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,233.10 : 978,349.65 = 231,454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,233.10/978,349.65 = 231,454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,233.10x = 978,349.65 × 231,454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,233.10x = 226,443,233,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,443,233,396.00/652,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,181.45

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