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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,589.40, 977,481.30 and 230,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,589.40, 977,481.30 and 230,832.20 is: 346,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,589.40 : 977,481.30 = 230,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,589.40/977,481.30 = 230,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,589.40x = 977,481.30 × 230,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,589.40x = 225,634,158,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,634,158,937.86/651,589.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,282.73

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