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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,827.80, 976,241.70 and 230,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,827.80, 976,241.70 and 230,146.20 is: 345,219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,827.80 : 976,241.70 = 230,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,827.80/976,241.70 = 230,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,827.80x = 976,241.70 × 230,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,827.80x = 224,678,317,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,678,317,536.54/650,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,219.30

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