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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,778.40, 977,667.60 and 553,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,778.40, 977,667.60 and 553,363.40 is: 830,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,778.40 : 977,667.60 = 553,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,778.40/977,667.60 = 553,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,778.40x = 977,667.60 × 553,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,778.40x = 541,005,467,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,005,467,205.84/651,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,045.10

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