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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,294.40, 977,114.40 and 230,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,294.40, 977,114.40 and 230,526.40 is: 345,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,294.40 : 977,114.40 = 230,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,294.40/977,114.40 = 230,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,294.40x = 977,114.40 × 230,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,294.40x = 225,250,665,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,250,665,020.16/651,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,850.76

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