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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,552.40, 978,161.40 and 547,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,552.40, 978,161.40 and 547,909.20 is: 823,828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,552.40 : 978,161.40 = 547,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,552.40/978,161.40 = 547,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,552.40x = 978,161.40 × 547,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,552.40x = 535,943,630,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,943,630,144.88/650,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,828.53

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