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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,950.64, 979,229.13 and 232,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,950.64, 979,229.13 and 232,201 is: 348,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,950.64 : 979,229.13 = 232,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,950.64/979,229.13 = 232,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,950.64x = 979,229.13 × 232,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,950.64x = 227,377,983,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,377,983,215.13/652,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,231.50

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