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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,563.80, 819,960.90 and 230,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,563.80, 819,960.90 and 230,858.20 is: 346,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,563.80 : 819,960.90 = 230,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,563.80/819,960.90 = 230,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,563.80x = 819,960.90 × 230,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,563.80x = 189,294,697,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,294,697,444.38/546,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,335.96

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