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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,889.30, 916,937.55 and 548,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,889.30, 916,937.55 and 548,709.30 is: 822,260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,889.30 : 916,937.55 = 548,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,889.30/916,937.55 = 548,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,889.30x = 916,937.55 × 548,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,889.30x = 503,132,161,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,132,161,204.22/611,889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,260.11

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