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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,920.80, 818,998.80 and 358,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,920.80, 818,998.80 and 358,914.40 is: 537,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,920.80 : 818,998.80 = 358,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,920.80/818,998.80 = 358,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,920.80x = 818,998.80 × 358,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,920.80x = 293,950,462,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,950,462,902.72/546,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,464.41

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