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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,453.80, 977,180.70 and 539,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,453.80, 977,180.70 and 539,479.40 is: 809,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,453.80 : 977,180.70 = 539,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,453.80/977,180.70 = 539,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,453.80x = 977,180.70 × 539,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,453.80x = 527,168,857,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,168,857,727.58/651,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,219.10

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