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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,994.88, 977,669.76 and 231,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,994.88, 977,669.76 and 231,207.68 is: 346,697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,994.88 : 977,669.76 = 231,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,994.88/977,669.76 = 231,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,994.88x = 977,669.76 × 231,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,994.88x = 226,044,757,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,044,757,015.76/651,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,697.14

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