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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,490.80, 977,236.20 and 558,178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,490.80, 977,236.20 and 558,178.80 is: 837,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,490.80 : 977,236.20 = 558,178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,490.80/977,236.20 = 558,178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,490.80x = 977,236.20 × 558,178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,490.80x = 545,472,529,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,472,529,432.56/651,490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,268.20

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