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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,884.40, 977,999.40 and 231,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,884.40, 977,999.40 and 231,116.40 is: 346,735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,884.40 : 977,999.40 = 231,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,884.40/977,999.40 = 231,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,884.40x = 977,999.40 × 231,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,884.40x = 226,031,700,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,031,700,530.16/651,884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,735.86

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