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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,844.80, 977,767.20 and 231,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,844.80, 977,767.20 and 231,163.20 is: 346,744.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,844.80 : 977,767.20 = 231,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,844.80/977,767.20 = 231,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,844.80x = 977,767.20 × 231,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,844.80x = 226,023,794,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,023,794,807.04/651,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,744.80

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