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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,581.88, 819,675.72 and 231,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,581.88, 819,675.72 and 231,063.12 is: 346,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,581.88 : 819,675.72 = 231,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,581.88/819,675.72 = 231,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,581.88x = 819,675.72 × 231,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,581.88x = 189,396,829,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,396,829,251.45/546,581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,511.36

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