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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,661.80, 977,492.70 and 539,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,661.80, 977,492.70 and 539,687.40 is: 809,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,661.80 : 977,492.70 = 539,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,661.80/977,492.70 = 539,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,661.80x = 977,492.70 × 539,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,661.80x = 527,540,493,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,540,493,781.98/651,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,531.10

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