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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,871.36, 817,609.82 and 548,836.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,871.36, 817,609.82 and 548,836.11 is: 756,882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,871.36 : 817,609.82 = 548,836.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,871.36/817,609.82 = 548,836.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,871.36x = 817,609.82 × 548,836.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,871.36x = 448,733,790,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,733,790,362.42/592,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,882.23

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