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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,995.40, 820,104.30 and 209,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,995.40, 820,104.30 and 209,905.80 is: 314,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,995.40 : 820,104.30 = 209,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,995.40/820,104.30 = 209,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,995.40x = 820,104.30 × 209,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,995.40x = 172,144,649,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,144,649,174.94/546,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,709.50

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