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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,460.20, 978,690.30 and 225,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,460.20, 978,690.30 and 225,995.20 is: 338,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,460.20 : 978,690.30 = 225,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,460.20/978,690.30 = 225,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,460.20x = 978,690.30 × 225,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,460.20x = 221,179,310,086.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,179,310,086.56/652,460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,992.80

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