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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,978.10, 976,467.15 and 546,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,978.10, 976,467.15 and 546,002.10 is: 819,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,978.10 : 976,467.15 = 546,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,978.10/976,467.15 = 546,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,978.10x = 976,467.15 × 546,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,978.10x = 533,153,114,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,153,114,481.02/650,978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,003.15

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