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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,784.40, 977,773.80 and 231,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,784.40, 977,773.80 and 231,027.20 is: 346,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,784.40 : 977,773.80 = 231,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,784.40/977,773.80 = 231,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,784.40x = 977,773.80 × 231,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,784.40x = 225,892,343,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,892,343,247.36/651,784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,575.25

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