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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,452.80, 977,179.20 and 539,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,452.80, 977,179.20 and 539,478.40 is: 809,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,452.80 : 977,179.20 = 539,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,452.80/977,179.20 = 539,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,452.80x = 977,179.20 × 539,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,452.80x = 527,167,071,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,167,071,329.28/651,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,217.60

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