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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,998.20, 841,247.70 and 544,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,998.20, 841,247.70 and 544,502.20 is: 815,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,998.20 : 841,247.70 = 544,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,998.20/841,247.70 = 544,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,998.20x = 841,247.70 × 544,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,998.20x = 458,061,223,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,061,223,394.94/561,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,058.17

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