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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,259.52, 819,423.84 and 230,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,259.52, 819,423.84 and 230,674.88 is: 346,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,259.52 : 819,423.84 = 230,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,259.52/819,423.84 = 230,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,259.52x = 819,423.84 × 230,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,259.52x = 189,020,495,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,020,495,961.14/546,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,026.91

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