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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,260.52, 819,425.34 and 230,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,260.52, 819,425.34 and 230,675.88 is: 346,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,260.52 : 819,425.34 = 230,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,260.52/819,425.34 = 230,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,260.52x = 819,425.34 × 230,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,260.52x = 189,021,661,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,021,661,398.80/546,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,028.41

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