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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,569.80, 977,009.10 and 230,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,569.80, 977,009.10 and 230,859.40 is: 346,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,569.80 : 977,009.10 = 230,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,569.80/977,009.10 = 230,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,569.80x = 977,009.10 × 230,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,569.80x = 225,551,734,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,551,734,620.54/651,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,166.65

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