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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,417.40, 977,223.30 and 230,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,417.40, 977,223.30 and 230,660.20 is: 346,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,417.40 : 977,223.30 = 230,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,417.40/977,223.30 = 230,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,417.40x = 977,223.30 × 230,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,417.40x = 225,406,521,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,406,521,822.66/651,417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,024.72

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