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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,332.40, 977,171.40 and 230,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,332.40, 977,171.40 and 230,564.40 is: 345,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,332.40 : 977,171.40 = 230,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,332.40/977,171.40 = 230,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,332.40x = 977,171.40 × 230,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,332.40x = 225,300,937,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,300,937,538.16/651,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,907.77

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