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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,629.80, 977,444.70 and 539,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,629.80, 977,444.70 and 539,655.40 is: 809,483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,629.80 : 977,444.70 = 539,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,629.80/977,444.70 = 539,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,629.80x = 977,444.70 × 539,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,629.80x = 527,483,310,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,483,310,556.38/651,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,483.10

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