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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,557.40, 978,168.90 and 547,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,557.40, 978,168.90 and 547,914.20 is: 823,836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,557.40 : 978,168.90 = 547,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,557.40/978,168.90 = 547,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,557.40x = 978,168.90 × 547,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,557.40x = 535,952,630,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,952,630,308.38/650,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,836.04

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