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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,565.36, 546,971.16 and 229,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,565.36, 546,971.16 and 229,730.96 is: 344,674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,565.36 : 546,971.16 = 229,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,565.36/546,971.16 = 229,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,565.36x = 546,971.16 × 229,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,565.36x = 125,656,209,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,656,209,679.11/364,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,674.02

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