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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,674.40, 977,511.60 and 553,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,674.40, 977,511.60 and 553,259.40 is: 829,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,674.40 : 977,511.60 = 553,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,674.40/977,511.60 = 553,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,674.40x = 977,511.60 × 553,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,674.40x = 540,817,481,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,817,481,309.04/651,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,889.10

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