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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,088.74, 818,489.73 and 246,218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,088.74, 818,489.73 and 246,218.23 is: 369,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,088.74 : 818,489.73 = 246,218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,088.74/818,489.73 = 246,218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,088.74x = 818,489.73 × 246,218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,088.74x = 201,527,092,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,527,092,593.78/546,088.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,037.26

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