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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,991.20, 916,237.20 and 549,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,991.20, 916,237.20 and 549,005.60 is: 821,938.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,991.20 : 916,237.20 = 549,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,991.20/916,237.20 = 549,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,991.20x = 916,237.20 × 549,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,991.20x = 503,019,353,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,019,353,728.32/611,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,938.87

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