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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,661.40, 977,492.10 and 553,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,661.40, 977,492.10 and 553,246.40 is: 829,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,661.40 : 977,492.10 = 553,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,661.40/977,492.10 = 553,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,661.40x = 977,492.10 × 553,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,661.40x = 540,793,985,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,793,985,353.44/651,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,869.60

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