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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,331.40, 977,169.90 and 230,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,331.40, 977,169.90 and 230,563.40 is: 345,906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,331.40 : 977,169.90 = 230,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,331.40/977,169.90 = 230,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,331.40x = 977,169.90 × 230,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,331.40x = 225,299,614,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,299,614,521.66/651,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,906.27

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