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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,238.10, 978,357.15 and 231,459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,238.10, 978,357.15 and 231,459.30 is: 347,188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,238.10 : 978,357.15 = 231,459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,238.10/978,357.15 = 231,459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,238.10x = 978,357.15 × 231,459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,238.10x = 226,449,861,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,449,861,089.00/652,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,188.95

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