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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,647.80, 977,471.70 and 230,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,647.80, 977,471.70 and 230,966.20 is: 346,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,647.80 : 977,471.70 = 230,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,647.80/977,471.70 = 230,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,647.80x = 977,471.70 × 230,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,647.80x = 225,762,924,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,762,924,156.54/651,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,449.30

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