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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,129.40, 846,194.10 and 231,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,129.40, 846,194.10 and 231,705.40 is: 347,558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,129.40 : 846,194.10 = 231,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,129.40/846,194.10 = 231,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,129.40x = 846,194.10 × 231,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,129.40x = 196,067,742,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,067,742,418.14/564,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,558.10

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