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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,329.40, 977,166.90 and 230,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,329.40, 977,166.90 and 230,561.40 is: 345,903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,329.40 : 977,166.90 = 230,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,329.40/977,166.90 = 230,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,329.40x = 977,166.90 × 230,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,329.40x = 225,296,968,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,296,968,497.66/651,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,903.27

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