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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,396.90, 978,643.95 and 231,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,396.90, 978,643.95 and 231,618.10 is: 347,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,396.90 : 978,643.95 = 231,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,396.90/978,643.95 = 231,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,396.90x = 978,643.95 × 231,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,396.90x = 226,671,652,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,671,652,275.50/652,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,444.40

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