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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,307.40, 977,133.90 and 230,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,307.40, 977,133.90 and 230,539.40 is: 345,870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,307.40 : 977,133.90 = 230,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,307.40/977,133.90 = 230,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,307.40x = 977,133.90 × 230,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,307.40x = 225,267,863,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,267,863,025.66/651,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,870.26

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