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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,566.90, 978,183.15 and 547,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,566.90, 978,183.15 and 547,923.70 is: 823,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,566.90 : 978,183.15 = 547,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,566.90/978,183.15 = 547,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,566.90x = 978,183.15 × 547,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,566.90x = 535,969,730,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,969,730,825.66/650,566.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,850.29

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