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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,440.20, 977,160.30 and 540,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,440.20, 977,160.30 and 540,848.20 is: 811,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,440.20 : 977,160.30 = 540,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,440.20/977,160.30 = 540,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,440.20x = 977,160.30 × 540,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,440.20x = 528,495,389,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,495,389,366.46/651,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,272.30

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