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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,806.72, 979,308.72 and 231,982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,806.72, 979,308.72 and 231,982.56 is: 348,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,806.72 : 979,308.72 = 231,982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,806.72/979,308.72 = 231,982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,806.72x = 979,308.72 × 231,982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,806.72x = 227,182,543,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,182,543,895.92/652,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,008.89

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