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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,686.20, 977,529.30 and 231,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,686.20, 977,529.30 and 231,004.60 is: 346,506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,686.20 : 977,529.30 = 231,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,686.20/977,529.30 = 231,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,686.20x = 977,529.30 × 231,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,686.20x = 225,813,764,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,813,764,934.78/651,686.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,506.90

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