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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,259.36, 819,642.48 and 230,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,259.36, 819,642.48 and 230,789.92 is: 346,291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,259.36 : 819,642.48 = 230,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,259.36/819,642.48 = 230,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,259.36x = 819,642.48 × 230,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,259.36x = 189,165,222,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,165,222,387.80/546,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,291.96

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