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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,541.30, 974,429.55 and 539,949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,541.30, 974,429.55 and 539,949.30 is: 808,776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,541.30 : 974,429.55 = 539,949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,541.30/974,429.55 = 539,949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,541.30x = 974,429.55 × 539,949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,541.30x = 526,142,553,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,142,553,421.82/650,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,776.56

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