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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,662.60, 976,781.10 and 230,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,662.60, 976,781.10 and 230,721.80 is: 345,830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,662.60 : 976,781.10 = 230,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,662.60/976,781.10 = 230,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,662.60x = 976,781.10 × 230,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,662.60x = 225,364,693,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,364,693,597.98/651,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,830.33

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