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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,137.20, 973,705.80 and 538,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,137.20, 973,705.80 and 538,545.20 is: 807,817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,137.20 : 973,705.80 = 538,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,137.20/973,705.80 = 538,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,137.20x = 973,705.80 × 538,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,137.20x = 524,384,584,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,384,584,802.16/649,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,817.80

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