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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,146.40, 975,878.64 and 524,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,146.40, 975,878.64 and 524,844.96 is: 786,589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,146.40 : 975,878.64 = 524,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,146.40/975,878.64 = 524,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,146.40x = 975,878.64 × 524,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,146.40x = 512,184,985,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,184,985,775.65/651,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,589.60

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