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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,998.20, 917,997.30 and 542,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,998.20, 917,997.30 and 542,014.20 is: 813,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,998.20 : 917,997.30 = 542,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,998.20/917,997.30 = 542,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,998.20x = 917,997.30 × 542,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,998.20x = 497,567,572,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,567,572,161.66/611,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,021.30

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