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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,711.22, 819,351.18 and 293,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,711.22, 819,351.18 and 293,696 is: 440,159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,711.22 : 819,351.18 = 293,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,711.22/819,351.18 = 293,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,711.22x = 819,351.18 × 293,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,711.22x = 240,640,164,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,640,164,161.28/546,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,159.55

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