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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,972.20, 888,908.70 and 548,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,972.20, 888,908.70 and 548,311.40 is: 823,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,972.20 : 888,908.70 = 548,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,972.20/888,908.70 = 548,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,972.20x = 888,908.70 × 548,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,972.20x = 487,398,773,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,398,773,769.18/591,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,347.40

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