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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,555.90, 978,166.65 and 547,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,555.90, 978,166.65 and 547,912.70 is: 823,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,555.90 : 978,166.65 = 547,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,555.90/978,166.65 = 547,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,555.90x = 978,166.65 × 547,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,555.90x = 535,949,930,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,949,930,251.46/650,555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,833.79

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