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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,605.40, 977,456.70 and 230,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,605.40, 977,456.70 and 230,826.60 is: 346,257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,605.40 : 977,456.70 = 230,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,605.40/977,456.70 = 230,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,605.40x = 977,456.70 × 230,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,605.40x = 225,623,006,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,623,006,708.22/651,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,257.12

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