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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,641.80, 977,462.70 and 546,665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,641.80, 977,462.70 and 546,665.80 is: 819,998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,641.80 : 977,462.70 = 546,665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,641.80/977,462.70 = 546,665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,641.80x = 977,462.70 × 546,665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,641.80x = 534,345,428,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,345,428,865.66/651,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,998.70

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