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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,638.40, 977,506.20 and 230,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,638.40, 977,506.20 and 230,859.60 is: 346,306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,638.40 : 977,506.20 = 230,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,638.40/977,506.20 = 230,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,638.40x = 977,506.20 × 230,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,638.40x = 225,666,690,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,666,690,329.52/651,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,306.62

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