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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,948.60, 926,145.30 and 547,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,948.60, 926,145.30 and 547,964.60 is: 821,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,948.60 : 926,145.30 = 547,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,948.60/926,145.30 = 547,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,948.60x = 926,145.30 × 547,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,948.60x = 507,494,838,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,494,838,856.38/617,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,257.36

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