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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,271.80, 976,917.78 and 230,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,271.80, 976,917.78 and 230,253.24 is: 345,383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,271.80 : 976,917.78 = 230,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,271.80/976,917.78 = 230,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,271.80x = 976,917.78 × 230,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,271.80x = 224,938,484,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,938,484,058.61/651,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,383.42

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