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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,658.80, 977,488.20 and 230,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,658.80, 977,488.20 and 230,977.20 is: 346,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,658.80 : 977,488.20 = 230,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,658.80/977,488.20 = 230,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,658.80x = 977,488.20 × 230,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,658.80x = 225,777,487,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,777,487,469.04/651,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,465.80

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