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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,846.99, 810,896.82 and 237,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,846.99, 810,896.82 and 237,095.46 is: 355,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,846.99 : 810,896.82 = 237,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,846.99/810,896.82 = 237,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,846.99x = 810,896.82 × 237,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,846.99x = 192,259,954,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,259,954,550.44/540,846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,479.38

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