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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,374.40, 977,158.80 and 230,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,374.40, 977,158.80 and 230,617.20 is: 345,960.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,374.40 : 977,158.80 = 230,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,374.40/977,158.80 = 230,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,374.40x = 977,158.80 × 230,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,374.40x = 225,349,626,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,349,626,411.36/651,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,960.21

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