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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,639.40, 977,459.10 and 553,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,639.40, 977,459.10 and 553,224.40 is: 829,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,639.40 : 977,459.10 = 553,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,639.40/977,459.10 = 553,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,639.40x = 977,459.10 × 553,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,639.40x = 540,754,224,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,754,224,122.04/651,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,836.60

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