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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,227.70, 819,147.15 and 246,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,227.70, 819,147.15 and 246,851.70 is: 370,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,227.70 : 819,147.15 = 246,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,227.70/819,147.15 = 246,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,227.70x = 819,147.15 × 246,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,227.70x = 202,207,866,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,207,866,527.66/546,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,189.70

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