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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,837.60, 977,756.40 and 546,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,837.60, 977,756.40 and 546,861.60 is: 820,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,837.60 : 977,756.40 = 546,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,837.60/977,756.40 = 546,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,837.60x = 977,756.40 × 546,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,837.60x = 534,697,429,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,697,429,314.24/651,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,292.40

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