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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,729.40, 977,594.10 and 553,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,729.40, 977,594.10 and 553,314.40 is: 829,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,729.40 : 977,594.10 = 553,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,729.40/977,594.10 = 553,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,729.40x = 977,594.10 × 553,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,729.40x = 540,916,892,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,916,892,885.04/651,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,971.60

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