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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,662.10, 977,493.15 and 230,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,662.10, 977,493.15 and 230,883.30 is: 346,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,662.10 : 977,493.15 = 230,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,662.10/977,493.15 = 230,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,662.10x = 977,493.15 × 230,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,662.10x = 225,686,844,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,686,844,199.40/651,662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,324.95

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