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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,786.20, 888,629.70 and 548,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,786.20, 888,629.70 and 548,125.40 is: 823,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,786.20 : 888,629.70 = 548,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,786.20/888,629.70 = 548,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,786.20x = 888,629.70 × 548,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,786.20x = 487,080,509,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,080,509,764.38/591,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,068.38

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