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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,391.20, 977,086.80 and 540,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,391.20, 977,086.80 and 540,799.20 is: 811,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,391.20 : 977,086.80 = 540,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,391.20/977,086.80 = 540,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,391.20x = 977,086.80 × 540,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,391.20x = 528,407,759,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,407,759,770.56/651,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,198.80

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