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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,316.36, 819,727.98 and 230,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,316.36, 819,727.98 and 230,846.92 is: 346,377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,316.36 : 819,727.98 = 230,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,316.36/819,727.98 = 230,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,316.36x = 819,727.98 × 230,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,316.36x = 189,231,679,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,231,679,420.82/546,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,377.47

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