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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,034.80, 819,052.20 and 230,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,034.80, 819,052.20 and 230,847.60 is: 346,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,034.80 : 819,052.20 = 230,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,034.80/819,052.20 = 230,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,034.80x = 819,052.20 × 230,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,034.80x = 189,076,234,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,076,234,644.72/546,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,271.40

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