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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,366.40, 977,222.40 and 230,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,366.40, 977,222.40 and 230,598.40 is: 345,958.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,366.40 : 977,222.40 = 230,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,366.40/977,222.40 = 230,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,366.40x = 977,222.40 × 230,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,366.40x = 225,345,921,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,345,921,884.16/651,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,958.78

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