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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,253.60, 978,380.40 and 231,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,253.60, 978,380.40 and 231,474.80 is: 347,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,253.60 : 978,380.40 = 231,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,253.60/978,380.40 = 231,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,253.60x = 978,380.40 × 231,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,253.60x = 226,470,407,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,470,407,413.92/652,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,212.20

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