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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,949.64, 979,227.63 and 232,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,949.64, 979,227.63 and 232,200 is: 348,230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,949.64 : 979,227.63 = 232,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,949.64/979,227.63 = 232,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,949.64x = 979,227.63 × 232,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,949.64x = 227,376,655,686
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,376,655,686/652,949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,230.00

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