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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,332.60, 977,114.10 and 230,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,332.60, 977,114.10 and 230,852.60 is: 346,319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,332.60 : 977,114.10 = 230,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,332.60/977,114.10 = 230,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,332.60x = 977,114.10 × 230,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,332.60x = 225,569,330,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,569,330,481.66/651,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,319.73

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