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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,317.90, 977,071.01 and 246,400.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,317.90, 977,071.01 and 246,400.31 is: 369,636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,317.90 : 977,071.01 = 246,400.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,317.90/977,071.01 = 246,400.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,317.90x = 977,071.01 × 246,400.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,317.90x = 240,750,600,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,750,600,966.69/651,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,636.09

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