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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,355.12, 819,335.85 and 230,836.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,355.12, 819,335.85 and 230,836.63 is: 346,171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,355.12 : 819,335.85 = 230,836.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,355.12/819,335.85 = 230,836.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,355.12x = 819,335.85 × 230,836.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,355.12x = 189,132,726,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,132,726,452.19/546,355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,171.78

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