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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,402.60, 977,103.90 and 230,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,402.60, 977,103.90 and 230,623.80 is: 345,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,402.60 : 977,103.90 = 230,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,402.60/977,103.90 = 230,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,402.60x = 977,103.90 × 230,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,402.60x = 225,343,414,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,343,414,412.82/651,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,935.70

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