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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,624.20, 977,436.30 and 230,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,624.20, 977,436.30 and 230,942.60 is: 346,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,624.20 : 977,436.30 = 230,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,624.20/977,436.30 = 230,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,624.20x = 977,436.30 × 230,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,624.20x = 225,731,680,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,731,680,456.38/651,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,413.90

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