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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,246.70, 978,370.05 and 231,565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,246.70, 978,370.05 and 231,565.10 is: 347,347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,246.70 : 978,370.05 = 231,565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,246.70/978,370.05 = 231,565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,246.70x = 978,370.05 × 231,565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,246.70x = 226,556,358,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,556,358,465.26/652,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,347.65

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