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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,094, 979,345.44 and 232,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,094, 979,345.44 and 232,380.96 is: 348,466.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,094 : 979,345.44 = 232,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,094/979,345.44 = 232,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,094x = 979,345.44 × 232,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,094x = 227,581,233,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,581,233,518.82/653,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,466.28

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