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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,254.20, 978,381.30 and 231,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,254.20, 978,381.30 and 231,572.60 is: 347,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,254.20 : 978,381.30 = 231,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,254.20/978,381.30 = 231,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,254.20x = 978,381.30 × 231,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,254.20x = 226,566,301,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,566,301,432.38/652,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,358.90

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