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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,975.64, 888,349.18 and 548,145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,975.64, 888,349.18 and 548,145.95 is: 817,055.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,975.64 : 888,349.18 = 548,145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,975.64/888,349.18 = 548,145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,975.64x = 888,349.18 × 548,145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,975.64x = 486,945,005,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,945,005,202.82/595,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,055.22

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