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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,894.48, 977,903.28 and 231,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,894.48, 977,903.28 and 231,070.32 is: 346,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,894.48 : 977,903.28 = 231,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,894.48/977,903.28 = 231,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,894.48x = 977,903.28 × 231,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,894.48x = 225,964,423,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,964,423,838.65/651,894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,627.30

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