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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,063.70, 818,901.15 and 246,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,063.70, 818,901.15 and 246,687.70 is: 369,943.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,063.70 : 818,901.15 = 246,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,063.70/818,901.15 = 246,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,063.70x = 818,901.15 × 246,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,063.70x = 202,012,841,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,012,841,220.86/546,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,943.73

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