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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,676.80, 977,515.20 and 561,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,676.80, 977,515.20 and 561,475.20 is: 842,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,676.80 : 977,515.20 = 561,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,676.80/977,515.20 = 561,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,676.80x = 977,515.20 × 561,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,676.80x = 548,850,542,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,850,542,423.04/651,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,212.80

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