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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,446.40, 977,266.80 and 230,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,446.40, 977,266.80 and 230,689.20 is: 346,068.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,446.40 : 977,266.80 = 230,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,446.40/977,266.80 = 230,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,446.40x = 977,266.80 × 230,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,446.40x = 225,444,896,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,444,896,278.56/651,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,068.22

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