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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,872.10, 977,808.15 and 518,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,872.10, 977,808.15 and 518,027.70 is: 777,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,872.10 : 977,808.15 = 518,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,872.10/977,808.15 = 518,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,872.10x = 977,808.15 × 518,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,872.10x = 506,531,706,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,531,706,985.76/651,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,041.55

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