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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,974.60, 976,461.90 and 545,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,974.60, 976,461.90 and 545,998.60 is: 818,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,974.60 : 976,461.90 = 545,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,974.60/976,461.90 = 545,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,974.60x = 976,461.90 × 545,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,974.60x = 533,146,830,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,146,830,353.34/650,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,997.90

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