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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,968.20, 888,902.70 and 548,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,968.20, 888,902.70 and 548,307.40 is: 823,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,968.20 : 888,902.70 = 548,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,968.20/888,902.70 = 548,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,968.20x = 888,902.70 × 548,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,968.20x = 487,391,928,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,391,928,289.98/591,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,341.40

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