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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548,207.70, 822,311.55 and 524,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548,207.70, 822,311.55 and 524,588.10 is: 786,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,207.70 : 822,311.55 = 524,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,207.70/822,311.55 = 524,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,207.70x = 822,311.55 × 524,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,207.70x = 431,374,853,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,374,853,622.56/548,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,882.15

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