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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,669.09, 820,061.96 and 231,157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,669.09, 820,061.96 and 231,157.89 is: 346,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,669.09 : 820,061.96 = 231,157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,669.09/820,061.96 = 231,157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,669.09x = 820,061.96 × 231,157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,669.09x = 189,563,791,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,563,791,187.08/546,669.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,761.50

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