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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,640.80, 977,461.20 and 230,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,640.80, 977,461.20 and 230,959.20 is: 346,438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,640.80 : 977,461.20 = 230,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,640.80/977,461.20 = 230,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,640.80x = 977,461.20 × 230,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,640.80x = 225,753,656,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,753,656,783.04/651,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,438.80

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