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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,865.80, 977,798.70 and 539,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,865.80, 977,798.70 and 539,891.40 is: 809,837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,865.80 : 977,798.70 = 539,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,865.80/977,798.70 = 539,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,865.80x = 977,798.70 × 539,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,865.80x = 527,905,109,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,905,109,061.18/651,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,837.10

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