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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,999.40, 917,999.10 and 547,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,999.40, 917,999.10 and 547,717.80 is: 821,576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,999.40 : 917,999.10 = 547,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,999.40/917,999.10 = 547,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,999.40x = 917,999.10 × 547,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,999.40x = 502,804,447,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,804,447,453.98/611,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,576.70

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