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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,505.30, 977,257.95 and 558,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,505.30, 977,257.95 and 558,193.30 is: 837,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,505.30 : 977,257.95 = 558,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,505.30/977,257.95 = 558,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,505.30x = 977,257.95 × 558,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,505.30x = 545,498,840,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,498,840,061.74/651,505.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,289.95

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