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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,790.80, 977,686.20 and 231,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,790.80, 977,686.20 and 231,109.20 is: 346,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,790.80 : 977,686.20 = 231,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,790.80/977,686.20 = 231,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,790.80x = 977,686.20 × 231,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,790.80x = 225,952,275,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,952,275,533.04/651,790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,663.80

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