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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,396.64, 976,977.84 and 230,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,396.64, 976,977.84 and 230,674.72 is: 345,970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,396.64 : 976,977.84 = 230,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,396.64/976,977.84 = 230,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,396.64x = 976,977.84 × 230,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,396.64x = 225,364,089,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,364,089,688.21/651,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,970.61

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