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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,552.60, 546,828.90 and 230,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,552.60, 546,828.90 and 230,999.80 is: 346,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,552.60 : 546,828.90 = 230,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,552.60/546,828.90 = 230,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,552.60x = 546,828.90 × 230,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,552.60x = 126,317,366,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,317,366,534.22/364,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,499.70

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