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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,999.10, 917,998.65 and 549,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,999.10, 917,998.65 and 549,791.10 is: 824,686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,999.10 : 917,998.65 = 549,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,999.10/917,998.65 = 549,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,999.10x = 917,998.65 × 549,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,999.10x = 504,707,487,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,707,487,582.02/611,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,686.65

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