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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,537.80, 974,424.30 and 539,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,537.80, 974,424.30 and 539,945.80 is: 808,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,537.80 : 974,424.30 = 539,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,537.80/974,424.30 = 539,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,537.80x = 974,424.30 × 539,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,537.80x = 526,136,308,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,136,308,202.94/650,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,771.31

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