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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,565.90, 978,181.65 and 547,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,565.90, 978,181.65 and 547,922.70 is: 823,848.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,565.90 : 978,181.65 = 547,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,565.90/978,181.65 = 547,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,565.90x = 978,181.65 × 547,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,565.90x = 535,967,930,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,967,930,758.46/650,565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,848.79

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