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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,273.30, 976,920.03 and 230,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,273.30, 976,920.03 and 230,254.74 is: 345,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,273.30 : 976,920.03 = 230,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,273.30/976,920.03 = 230,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,273.30x = 976,920.03 × 230,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,273.30x = 224,940,467,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,940,467,508.44/651,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,385.67

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