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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,362.40, 977,140.80 and 230,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,362.40, 977,140.80 and 230,605.20 is: 345,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,362.40 : 977,140.80 = 230,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,362.40/977,140.80 = 230,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,362.40x = 977,140.80 × 230,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,362.40x = 225,333,749,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,333,749,612.16/651,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,942.21

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